Why AI Might Never Actually Feel Anything

Disclaimer: This article discusses psychedelics in a scientific and philosophical context for educational purposes only. We do not endorse illegal drug use. Psychedelic research should only be conducted in legal, supervised settings. Consciousness and intelligence are very different things. You don’t have to be smart to suffer, but you probably do have to be alive.– […]

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The Curious Case of Being Aware

Ever had one of those lazy Sundays when you’re flipping through TV channels? There’s that action movie you’ve seen a dozen times, a cooking show that’s making you hungry, maybe some reality TV drama… and occasionally, you hit that blank blue screen when you’ve gone too far up the channels. Now here’s a curious thought: […]

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Synesthesia and Perception

Imagine a world where music isn’t just heard, but seen and felt in vibrant hues and textures. For Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish, this is not a flight of fancy, but her daily reality. Eilish, like an estimated 4% of the population, experiences synesthesia – a fascinating neurological phenomenon where stimulation of one sensory pathway leads […]

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Quantum Consciousness

In a laboratory in Vienna, a physicist measures a particle and inadvertently alters the state of its twin on the other side of the globe. In a monastery in Tibet, a monk meditates and feels a profound connection to the entire cosmos. These seemingly unrelated events might be two sides of the same coin—glimpses into […]

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Generative AI: Amplifying the Fakeness

In our rapidly evolving technological landscape, generative AI emerges as a beacon of innovation, crafting content that closely mimics human creation. This technology’s influence spans various domains, from artistic creation to textual composition, marking a significant leap in the digital epoch. However, beneath its surface of innovation lies a profound concern: generative AI’s capacity to […]

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