Is it possible for the Internet to one day gain consciousness?
A recent Quora answer I wrote: Sometimes I wonder if Quora bots are conscious! :) I often think about whether the internet could become sentient... and also whether it is…
Me and My Brain: What the “Double-Subject Fallacy” reveals about contemporary conceptions of the Self
My latest essay for 3 Quarks Daily is up: Me and My Brain: What the "Double-Subject Fallacy" reveals about contemporary conceptions of the Self Here's an excerpt: What is a…
The Neural Citadel — a wildly speculative metaphor for how the brain works
My latest 3QD essay is a bit of a wild one. I start by talking about Goodhart's Law, a quirk of economics that I think has implications elsewhere. I try…
What are the limits of neuroscience?
[My answer to a recent Quora question.] There are two major problems with neuroscience: Weak philosophical foundations when dealing with mental concepts Questionable statistical analyses of experimental results 1. Neuroscience…
Science: The Quest for Symmetry
My latest 3QD post is up. This time I'm talking about symmetry and its relationship with science. Here's a snippet: Attitudes toward science in the public sphere occupy an interesting spectrum.…