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0:00 Intro
1:30 How does your work relate to other prominent theories of consciousness, such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Global Workspace Theory (GWT), Quantum Consciousness Theory (Orch-OR), and Higher-Order Thought Theory (HOTT)?
19:55 Can you discuss the potential limitations or challenges of your theory and areas where further research is needed? Can you criticize your own theory?
27:33 Given the complexity of the brain and the Free Energy Principle, do you believe it's feasible to create a truly 'conscious' machine intelligence, or are there unique aspects of biological systems that can't be replicated in artificial constructs?
35:37 Could the responses we get from generative AI be considered a query to us? Could it be seen as a dialogue?
41:05 How much do you keep up with the current developments in generative AI?
43:29 What do you consider true general AI intelligence?
47:28 What are your thoughts on the agency of AI and the possible danger therein?
58:42 If you could ask a fully conscious (super) AI a question, what would it be and why?
1:04:32 What are your thoughts on Donald Hoffman's theory of consciousness?
1:10:57 Understanding information as the fundamental nature of reality, and why that is inherently metaphorical.
1:15:17 What do you think of UFOs or UAPs?
1:17:53 What happens to the energy within us after death, to where does it dissipate (where does consciousness go)?
1:23:26 You talk about using free energy to explore future consequences, but what about reflecting on past actions?
1:27:15 What are your thoughts on near death experiences (NDEs)?
1:34:30 Some thoughts on out-of-body experiences (OBEs) and the fragility of experiential concepts.
1:40:37 Were there any moments or experiences in your personal life that you'd say have significantly shaped or redirected your research in theoretical neuroscience and computational modeling?
1:42:17 And has your work influenced your daily decisions and how you think about the world?
1:46:15 If you could have a conversation with any historical figure (scientist, philosopher, or religious leader) about their views, who would it be and what would it be about?