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What is consciousness? Will we ever be able to create digital twins of ourselves that are conscious? And can artificial intelligence ever truly experience consciousness?

Here today to enlighten us on these elusive yet fascinating topics is Christof Koch! Christof is a renowned neuroscientist and one of the leading figures in the field of consciousness. He is best known for his work in exploring the neural bases of consciousness, particularly in relation to the brain's structure and function. A key proponent of Integrated Information Theory, Christof is also about to release his new book, Then I Am Myself the World, an essential read for anyone seeking to understand humankind and the future we are creating.

Join Christof and me as we delve into the mystical and mysterious world of consciousness.

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Key Takeaways: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 00:43 Judging a book by its cover
• 03:03 Defining consciousness 
• 05:55 Progress in understanding consciousness 
• 07:43 Integrated information theory 
• 12:42 Consciousness in non-human systems 
• 15:58 Meditation, psychedelics and dancing 
• 17:58 AI scientists and digital twins 
• 26:56 The perception box 
• 31:43 Quantum mechanics and consciousness
• 38:25 How to calculate phi 
• 44:01 Quantum computers and consciousness
• 48:00 Audience questions 
• 52:49 Outro  

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