Mind Matters

By Discovery Institute Center on Natural and Artificial IntelligenceSociety & Culture Technology Philosophy Natural Sciences

Mind Matters episodes

September 03, 2020 The Evolution (or Not) of Consciousness
Did consciousness evolve? How do materialists deal with the definition of consciousness? Dr. Michael Egnor and Dr. Bernardo Kastrup discuss consciousness, evolution, and intelligent design. Show Notes Additional Resources
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20 min
August 27, 2020 Bingecast: Robert J. Marks on the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence
Robert J. Marks talks with Larry L. Linenschmidt of the Hill Country Institute about nature and limitations of artificial intelligence from a computer science perspective including the misattribution of creativity and understanding to computers. Other Larry L. Linenschmidt podcasts from the Hill Country Institute are available at HillCountryInstitute.org. We appreciate the permission of the Hill Country Institute to rebroadcast this Read More ›
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58 min
August 20, 2020 Bernardo Kastrup on Panpsychism and Cosmopsychism
How do we know what happens around us? Is the whole universe conscious? Dr. Michael Egnor and Dr. Bernardo Kastrup discuss panpsychism, cosmopsychism, and conciousness. Show Notes Additional Resources
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19 min
August 13, 2020 Does the Moon Exist if No One is Looking at It?
Is our physical reality purely subjective or is it objective? Why has materialim been around for so long? Do we have free will? Dr. Michael Egnor and Dr. Bernardo Kastrup discuss physics, idealism, materialism, and free will. Show Notes Additional Resources
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22 min
August 06, 2020 Dr. Thomas Furness and Applications of Augmented Reality
How is augmented reality different from virtual reality? What are the applications of augmented reality? Robert J. Marks and Dr. Thomas Furness discuss augmented reality, virtual reality, and peripheral vision. Show Notes Additional Resources
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32 min
July 30, 2020 Bingecast: Walter Bradley on Near-Death Experiences
Those who’ve survived near-death experiences often describe an otherworldly journey. Can near-death experiences shed light on the mind/body problem? Robert J. Marks discusses near-death experiences and the mind/body problem with Dr. Walter Bradley. Show Notes Additional Resources
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1 hr 5 min
July 23, 2020 RATs in the Technology Lab
Dr. Thomas Furness started the RATLAB, which was designed to explore innovative ideas in technology. All the employees are RATs (Rocking and Thinking). Robert J. Marks and Dr. Thomas Furness discuss the uses of virtual reality and other exciting new ideas in technology. Show Notes Additional Resources
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30 min
July 16, 2020 Does Revelation Talk About Artificial Intelligence?
What are the implications of artificial intelligence on theology? Will AI replace God? Robert J. Marks and Dr. John Lennox discuss artificial intelligence, theology, and Dr. Lennox’s book 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Show Notes Additional Resources
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19 min
July 09, 2020 John Lennox: False Assumptions in the Hype over AI
Much of the hype over artificial general intelligence seems to be based on false assumptions and presuppositions. Will robots become human? Robert J. Marks and Dr. John Lennox discuss artificial general intelligence, transhumanism, and Dr. Lennox’s book 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Show Notes Additional Resources
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22 min
July 02, 2020 John Lennox: How Will Artificial Intelligence Impact the World by 2084?
What will be the effects of artificial intelligence by the year 2084? Robert J. Marks and Dr. John Lennox discuss artificial general intelligence, threats and advantages of artificial intelligence, and Dr. Lennox’s book 2084: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Humanity. Show Notes Additional Resources
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19 min

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On the Mind Matters podcast, Discovery Institute’s Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence considers the implications and misconceptions, the opportunities and limitations, and…