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The Dangerous Illusion of AI Consciousness

AI expert and DeepMind contributor Shannon Vallor explores OpenAI’s latest GPT-4o model, based on the ideas of her new book, “The AI Mirror”.

Consciousness Came Before Life

Most scientists believe that consciousness came after life, as a product of evolution. But astrobiologist Stuart Hameroff argues that consciousness may have been what made evolution and life possible in the first place.

New Theory of Gravity Solves Accelerating Universe

Theoretical physicist Claudia de Rham shares her thoughts on why we shouldn’t rely on dark energy and offers a new theory of gravity.

A Landscape of Consciousness: Toward a taxonomy of explanations and implications

Read Closer To Truth host Robert Lawrence Kuhn’s recently released article that covers the field consciousness studies in its totality.

Five Questions with Ferris Jabr

In celebration of the publication of his book, “Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life”, we spoke to author Ferris Jabr about the future of humanity, the meaning of life, and much more.

Five Questions with Brian Swimme

Evolutionary cosmologist Brian Swimme sat down with us this week to discuss the phenomenon of Déjà vu, the meaning of life, and the connection between the head and the heart.

Five Questions with Sean Carroll

What is Sean Carroll’s favorite scientific breakthrough? What question about the universe keeps him up at night? Discover the answers to these questions and more with this week’s episode of our “Five on Friday” series.

Five Questions with Anna Abraham

A Q&A with neuroscientist Anna Abraham about the creative brain, the human spirit, and more.

A Crack in Everything

Philosopher and IAI founder Hilary Lawson explores the human condition and the magic of new discoveries.

The Danger and Destiny of Nationalism

Robert Lawrence Kuhn shares his thoughts on overcoming the dangers of tribalism and nationalism.

A Tribute to Daniel C. Dennett

Host Robert Lawrence Kuhn honors the life and legacy of philosopher and cognitive scientist Dan Dennett.

Five Questions with Marcelo Gleiser

Physicist and astronomer Marcelo Gleiser tells us what he’s optimistic about, his favorite beautiful explanation in science, what big question keeps him up at night, and more.