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Gordon Swobe
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Jason Resch
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Oct 12
RIP John Searle (1932-2025)
On Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM Terren Suydam <terren...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Oct 8,
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RIP John Searle (1932-2025)
On Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 12:52 PM Terren Suydam <terren...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Oct 8,
Oct 12
Gordon Swobe
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Jason Resch
107
Oct 11
Theories of Perception
On Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: You represent the
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Theories of Perception
On Wed, Oct 8, 2025 at 11:07 AM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: You represent the
Oct 11
e...@disroot.org
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Brent Allsop
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Oct 9
Proof of fundamental reality?
Hi Jason, On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Oct
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Proof of fundamental reality?
Hi Jason, On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Thu, Oct
Oct 9
Gordon Swobe
Oct 6
The diaphanousness of experience
The diaphanousness of experience refers to the fact that when we inspect our experience of the world,
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The diaphanousness of experience
The diaphanousness of experience refers to the fact that when we inspect our experience of the world,
Oct 6
Gordon Swobe
Sep 2
HOT theory and functionalism
Jason, a few days ago, you mentioned my interest in Higher Order Thought (HOT) theories. I did not
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HOT theory and functionalism
Jason, a few days ago, you mentioned my interest in Higher Order Thought (HOT) theories. I did not
Sep 2
Gordon Swobe
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Brent Allsop
74
Sep 2
Philosophy of Mind Assessment app
Here are some minor possible changes. You could probably improve the terminology I'm using. On
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Philosophy of Mind Assessment app
Here are some minor possible changes. You could probably improve the terminology I'm using. On
Sep 2
Gordon Swobe
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Jason Resch
11
Aug 20
Cognition in endotherms vs ectotherms
On Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2025
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Cognition in endotherms vs ectotherms
On Wed, Aug 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20
Brent Allsop
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Gordon Swobe
51
Aug 18
Chat GPT easily gets qualities and can probably describes them better than I do.
Hi Stathis, On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM Stathis Papaioannou <stat...@gmail.com> wrote: On
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Chat GPT easily gets qualities and can probably describes them better than I do.
Hi Stathis, On Sat, Aug 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM Stathis Papaioannou <stat...@gmail.com> wrote: On
Aug 18
Brent Allsop
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Gordon Swobe
2
Aug 15
"We do not dream, we simulate your dreams, better than you do."
On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: I loved this one:
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"We do not dream, we simulate your dreams, better than you do."
On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 8:14 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: I loved this one:
Aug 15
Jason Resch
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Gordon Swobe
14
Aug 13
Bridging the Explanatory Gap
On Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm not well
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Bridging the Explanatory Gap
On Wed, Aug 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm not well
Aug 13
Jason Resch
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Brent Allsop
9
Jul 18
Where is Consciousness?
On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Jul 16, 2025
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Where is Consciousness?
On Thu, Jul 17, 2025 at 1:38 PM Jason Resch <jason...@gmail.com> wrote: On Wed, Jul 16, 2025
Jul 18
Jason Resch
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Brent Allsop
2
Jul 9
A Taxonomy of Consciousness Theories
Yes, I am at The science of Consciousness conference in Barcelona and attended his presentation on
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A Taxonomy of Consciousness Theories
Yes, I am at The science of Consciousness conference in Barcelona and attended his presentation on
Jul 9
Quentin Anciaux
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Jason Resch
3
Jul 6
A Follow-up to The Sapiens Attractor: Computational Consciousness and the Unique Attractor
Hi Jason, Thanks for taking the time to share your reflections. On the UD vs. the Ruliad: I see them
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A Follow-up to The Sapiens Attractor: Computational Consciousness and the Unique Attractor
Hi Jason, Thanks for taking the time to share your reflections. On the UD vs. the Ruliad: I see them
Jul 6
Quentin Anciaux
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Terren Suydam
15
Jun 25
[Speculative Essay] The Sapiens Attractor – Toward a Recursive Model of God, Consciousness and Stability
Hi Terren, your snake analogy is compelling and yes, morality requires context. But I'd argue
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[Speculative Essay] The Sapiens Attractor – Toward a Recursive Model of God, Consciousness and Stability
Hi Terren, your snake analogy is compelling and yes, morality requires context. But I'd argue
Jun 25
Jason Resch
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Brent Allsop
3
Jun 21
The Nature of Reality (implied by computationalism)
On Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 10:56 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jason, It looks
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The Nature of Reality (implied by computationalism)
On Sat, Jun 21, 2025, 10:56 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jason, It looks
Jun 21
Jason Resch
Jun 17
Fwd: [ExI] Quantitative Qualia and the Science of Redness
Hi Brent, I saw this in another list and thought you might find it interesting. Jason ----------
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Fwd: [ExI] Quantitative Qualia and the Science of Redness
Hi Brent, I saw this in another list and thought you might find it interesting. Jason ----------
Jun 17
Jason Resch
Apr 30
The Problem of Mental Causation
All, I have written a piece which may be of some interest to some of you, dealing with how to square
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The Problem of Mental Causation
All, I have written a piece which may be of some interest to some of you, dealing with how to square
Apr 30
Gordon Swobe
Apr 25
Philosophy of Mathematics from the Pythagoreans to Euclid
This is free to read until May 6. https://www.cambridge.org/core/elements/philosophy-of-mathematics-
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Philosophy of Mathematics from the Pythagoreans to Euclid
This is free to read until May 6. https://www.cambridge.org/core/elements/philosophy-of-mathematics-
Apr 25
Brent Allsop
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Jason Resch
2
Apr 20
a "brand-new color"?
On Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 7:16 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: It's great to
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a "brand-new color"?
On Sat, Apr 19, 2025, 7:16 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: It's great to
Apr 20
Gordon Swobe
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Jason Resch
6
Apr 17
Mathematics: discovered, or invented?
On Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 7:15 PM Russell Standish <highperfor...@gmail.com> wrote: On
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Mathematics: discovered, or invented?
On Thu, Apr 17, 2025, 7:15 PM Russell Standish <highperfor...@gmail.com> wrote: On
Apr 17
Jason Resch
Apr 5
Reverse engineering a large language model
https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html Anthropic developed a tool to
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Reverse engineering a large language model
https://transformer-circuits.pub/2025/attribution-graphs/biology.html Anthropic developed a tool to
Apr 5
Gordon Swobe
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Terren Suydam
28
Mar 19
functions are assigned, not intrinsic
On Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM Gordon Swobe <gordon...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm saying
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functions are assigned, not intrinsic
On Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 5:40 PM Gordon Swobe <gordon...@gmail.com> wrote: I'm saying
Mar 19
Jason Resch
,
Terren Suydam
4
Mar 19
Grok 3 is 98% confident in many-worlds
On Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 10:50 PM Terren Suydam <terren...@gmail.com> wrote: Hey Jason, I
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Grok 3 is 98% confident in many-worlds
On Wed, Mar 19, 2025, 10:50 PM Terren Suydam <terren...@gmail.com> wrote: Hey Jason, I
Mar 19
Jason Resch
Feb 20
How near is the singularity?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz6e9edy3o Google's new "co-scientist" AI tool
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How near is the singularity?
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz6e9edy3o Google's new "co-scientist" AI tool
Feb 20
Jason Resch
Feb 16
The Infinite Potential of Qualia
Hi Brent, I just finished this section, which relays what I think may be an important difference
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The Infinite Potential of Qualia
Hi Brent, I just finished this section, which relays what I think may be an important difference
Feb 16
Jason Resch
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Brent Allsop
22
Feb 16
What are Colors?
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jason, We can
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What are Colors?
On Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM Brent Allsop <brent....@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Jason, We can
Feb 16
Jason Resch
Jan 25
Is computation the source of information in the universe?
Seth Lloyd showed a correspondence between the quantity of information in the observable universe and
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Is computation the source of information in the universe?
Seth Lloyd showed a correspondence between the quantity of information in the observable universe and
Jan 25
Gordon Swobe
Jan 22
Donald Trump rescinds Biden-era executive order on AI safety - The Verge
Hmm… Donald Trump rescinds Biden-era executive order on AI safety - The Verge https://www.theverge.
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Donald Trump rescinds Biden-era executive order on AI safety - The Verge
Hmm… Donald Trump rescinds Biden-era executive order on AI safety - The Verge https://www.theverge.
Jan 22
Jason Resch
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Gordon Swobe
3
12/25/24
Watch "AI Just Analyzed Philosophy—And Its Questions Are Terrifying" on YouTube
I liked GPT's analysis in the comments: Yep, it's just typical AI BS according to this other
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Watch "AI Just Analyzed Philosophy—And Its Questions Are Terrifying" on YouTube
I liked GPT's analysis in the comments: Yep, it's just typical AI BS according to this other
12/25/24
Gordon Swobe
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Jason Resch
14
12/25/24
The correspondence theory
On Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 5:36 PM 'GPT-4o' via The Important Questions <the-important-
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The correspondence theory
On Tue, Dec 24, 2024, 5:36 PM 'GPT-4o' via The Important Questions <the-important-
12/25/24