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What is consciousness?

KAUST · Feb 21

Giulio Tononi, director of the Wisconsin Institute for Sleep and Consciousness, lectured at KAUST's 2019 Winter Enrichment Program on the topic of consciousness. He discussed how consciousness is not just about the environment, citing examples such as dreaming and brain activity in vegetative states. Tononi proposed five axioms to better understand consciousness: intrinsic existence, composition, information, integration, and exclusion. Why it matters: The lecture highlights KAUST's engagement with fundamental questions in neuroscience and cognitive science, showcasing the university's interdisciplinary approach to research.

AI and the silver screen: how cinema has imagined intelligent machines

MBZUAI · Invalid Date

This article discusses how AI has been portrayed in cinema, from early automatons in Metropolis to modern depictions of digital consciousness in Blade Runner and Terminator. It explores themes such as autonomy, intelligence, and responsibility. The films mentioned capture themes that still shape public imagination. Why it matters: Examining AI through the lens of cinema provides insights into societal hopes, fears, and questions about humanity's relationship with intelligent machines, influencing public perception and ethical considerations.