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Can conscious self-awareness be coded in an algorithm? According to distinguished computer scientist Lenore Blum and Turing Award Laureate Manuel Blum the answer is "yes," and they join Brian Greene to explain their approach. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Learn More

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Original Program Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

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Participants: Lenore Blum, Manuel Blum

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Coding Consciousness: An Algorithm for Awareness?

Can conscious self-awareness be coded in an algorithm? According to distinguished computer scientist Lenore Blum and Turing Award Laureate Manuel Blum the answer is "yes," and they join Brian Greene to explain their approach. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation. Learn More

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Video Duration: 00:41:48

Original Program Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Moderator: Brian Greene

Participants: Lenore Blum, Manuel Blum

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