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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 58 MIN

Working Definition episode 11: Consciousness, with Tim Crane

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In this episode, Tim Crane and I discuss consciousness. We talk about what it is for an organism to be conscious, whether there’s such a thing as a non-conscious experience, the difference between trying to explain why we’re conscious and trying to explain how we’re conscious, what people are talking about when they talk about AI consciousness, the relevance of consciousness to moral status, and more. In short, we do some philosophy! I hope you enjoy it...  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit endsdontjustifythemeans.com

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