May 31, 2024
Dan Dennett: Sir Roger Penrose Is WRONG About Human Consciousness!
Posted by Dan Breeden in categories: information science, neuroscience, quantum physics
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Previous guest and friend of the show, Sir Roger Penrose, argues that human consciousness is not algorithmic and, therefore, cannot be modeled by Turing machines. In fact, he believes in a quantum mechanical understanding of human consciousness. However, as with any issue related to human consciousness, many disagree with him. One of his opponents is Daniel Dennett, with whom I recently had the pleasure of talking. Tune in to find out why Dennett thinks Penrose is wrong!
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