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Don’t click the transcript – it’s a mis-transcription that makes Harvey sound unhinged. The bit of it that’s visible without…
I don’t think it’s that the philosophical debates will become irrelevant in your example, so much that your example demonstrates…
I agree with what you’re saying, but I want to bring up a possible non-sequitor: I’m confused by why the…
Exactly! The question is not whether AI is conscious or forms human-like intentions. The question is whether AI–in carrying out…
Unfortunately, this piece seems quite out of date now that the Hugging Fact incident has been exposed. I’m not sure…
This is a very strange comment. Searle’s Chinese Room, and his general position on intentionality, were controversial, and criticized (correctly,…
Hey Paul, thanks for giving this a shot! If want to send me your transcript or the broad outlines of…
Here. (Thanks to Peter Ludlow for the pointer.) I am not competent to assess its reliability, but welcome comment from knowledgeable readers.
Though hardly an expert on Islamic Philosophy, my primary research is the Aristotelian commentary tradition, especially with regard to late Antique through high Middle Age philosophy. As a consequence, much of my research has revolved around the medieval Islamic thinkers, primarily Avicenna and Averroes. Muslimphilosophy.com has been a wonderful resource for my research, and came to me highly recommended by various scholars in the field, both stateside and abroad. The bibliographies alone make the site worthwhile, and for the Arabic readers among us (I am not), many untranslated (and often difficult to procure) works are available here. Thanks to Prof. Ludlow for getting the word out.
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