In the AI Lyceum Podcast, Samraj Matharu speaks with Calum about some of the most profound questions about AI, consciousness, and the future of humanity.
0:00 ➤ The journey from philosophy to AI
2:45 ➤ The crucial difference between intelligence vs. consciousness
6:10 ➤ Why “mind crime” is a serious ethical challenge for future AI
10:30 ➤ How neuromorphic computing could slash AI’s energy use
15:50 ➤ The “Four C’s” of superintelligence
21:20 ➤ Merging with machines: is it humanity’s best path forward?
26:00 ➤ Urgent short-term risks: disinformation, deepfakes, privacy
30:15 ➤ Responsible AI adoption for CEOs and business leaders
35:40 ➤ Reshaping the workforce: redeploying talent in the age of automation
40:00 ➤ The rise of AI agents and self-driving vehicles

Conscium, consciousness, and the four Cs of superintelligence
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