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Who: Daniel Dennett was an important philosopher in the consciousness renaissance starting in the early 1990s, when studying consciousness was largely dismissed by academia. Although his body of work is much broader, I will touch mostly on his contributions to consciousness studies. Why it matters: Dennett argued that consciousness is

The controversy: Elon Musk, the owner and promoter of Neurolink, has stirred a heated debate with his audacious claims. He has stated that one could upload, store, restore, and even download their memories into a new body or a robot. This concept, a staple of science fiction, has been explored

Why It Matters: When does a baby become conscious? is part of a larger discussion on whether consciousness emerges or is fundamental. Emergence refers to the idea that consciousness arises from complex interactions. The title of today’s blog is taken directly from a recent series of articles about this

Introduction: Delving into the depths of animal consciousness opens a world of wonder. Do animals possess it? The consensus leans towards a yes for mammals, but the real intrigue begins when we explore the similarities and differences with human consciousness. In our ongoing exploration, we’ve encountered fascinating narratives that

Why It Matters: We live in an era where AI and robotics are advancing at an unprecedented pace. Understanding our interactions with these technologies is more crucial than ever. Last week, a video showcasing the EVE 1X robot was released, powered by Open AI. We are going to do an

What's New: Brainoware, a system using 3D brain organoids, illustrates advanced biocomputing capabilities. What are 3D brain organoids?: 3D brain organoids are miniature, simplified versions of the brain, created from human stem cells in a laboratory. They attempt to mimic the organization and function of part of the