AI Can No More Be Conscious Than We Can

A man asks about consciousness and artificial intelligence, specifically whether, from a non-dual perspective, it could actually happen that AI becomes conscious and self-aware in the way that humans are? Rupert asserts that the answer is no. The whole idea that a computer could become conscious is predicated on an assumption, namely that consciousness is an emergent property of the body, the brain. If that were the case, then yes, it would only be a matter of time before we were able to create another kind of body from which consciousness could emerge. But it’s not the case, consciousness is primary. Bodies emerge from consciousness, not the other way around. It’s just a basic mistake. This evolves into a deeper discussion about sentience involving the Mary and Jane analogy.

From event 20 April - 20 May, 2024 Seven-Day Meditation Retreat at Mandali – 20 to 27 April 2024

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