Erik Bekkers
Associate professor in Geometric Deep Learning at the University of Amsterdam and ELLIS Program Director; mathematician and AI researcher who applies geometric principles to vision and consciousness and co-authored work on 'Biological Idealism' about the metaphysics of consciousness.
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Mar 23, 2026 • 1h 46min
#105 Meet the AI Researcher Proving Machines Will NEVER Be Conscious!
Dr. Erik Bekkers, associate professor in Geometric Deep Learning and mathematician exploring vision and consciousness. He discusses Biological Idealism and why neural activity may be appearance not cause. He explains autopoiesis as a potential line for consciousness. He warns about mistaking sophisticated AI behavior for real mindedness and explores geometric brain patterns like donut-shaped activity.
