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News
Date
January 7, 2020

Categorized
Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind

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Christof Koch, Consciousness, Global Workspace Theory (GWT), Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Machine consciousness, Templeton World Charity Foundation (TWCF)}

Can Machines Be Given Consciousness?

_{A prominent researcher in consciousness studies offers reasons for doubt} _{News
January 7, 2020

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Artificial Intelligence, Philosophy of Mind}

Two theories of human consciousness are about to be tested in a historic contest. Integrated Information Theory (IIT) of consciousness and rival Global Workspace Theory (GWT) have sharply different implications for consciousness in machines.

Quest for Consciousness: A Historic Contest Is Announced

_{The two theories to be tested pit "information processing" against "causal power" as a model of consciousness. One side must admit it is wrong} _{News
October 17, 2019

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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind}

Consciousness is a slippery concept but the two prominent theories make different predictions as to which part of the brain will become active when a person becomes aware of an image; thus they can be tested by neuroscientists.