Nicholas Humphrey

Neuropsychologist Nicholas Humphrey discusses his new book, Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness. He tackles the hard problem, Phenomenal Consciousness vs. Cognitive Consciousness, and Identity Theory, while providing insight into his theory of consciousness and the experiments conducted throughout his career. He also shares his thoughts on if AI will ever be conscious and if consciousness could have evolved somewhere else in the universe.   Nicholas Humphrey, Emeritus Professor of Psychology at the London School of Economics, studies the evolution of intelligence and consciousness. He was the first to demonstrate the existence of "blindsight" in monkeys, and he has also studied mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey in Rwanda, proposed the celebrated theory of the "social function of intellect," and investigated the evolutionary background of religion, art, healing, death-awareness and suicide. His new book, Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness, is available for purchase now.   For subscriber-only exclusives, register for free at closertotruth.com.

How are humans and animals different? Physically, humans and animals seem similar. Mentally, humans seem so superior. What's so special about human nature?   Featuring interviews with Colin Blakemore, Barry Smith, Nicholas Humphrey, Jared Diamond, and Julian Barbour.   For subscriber-only exclusives, register for free at closertotruth.com.

Specialists in consciousness and evolution, philosophers, authors, and a neuroscientist discuss the nature of consciousness, exploring whether it is an illusion or a real phenomenon. They delve into its definition, importance, relationship to neural events, and metaphysical implications, including whether consciousness exists beyond the physical realm.

Nicholas Humphrey, renowned Psychology Professor, debates AI consciousness in 'Sentience: The Invention of Consciousness'. Topics include qualia, blindsight in animals, and machines mimicking consciousness. Discussion on the evolution of AI consciousness, ethical implications, and boundaries of human consciousness.

Explore the evolution of consciousness with scientist Nicholas Humphrey as he uncovers the history of sentience, discusses moral obligations towards other beings, and examines the evolutionary significance of sentience. Dive into the journey of consciousness in animals, specially focusing on gorillas and their psychological understanding in social interactions.