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David Chalmers

Professor of Philosophy and Neural Science at New York University, co-director of the Center for Mind, Brain and Consciousness, known for formulating the hard problem of consciousness, author of influential works in philosophy of mind and language.

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David Chalmers is an Australian philosopher and cognitive scientist specializing in philosophy of mind, philosophy of language, and consciousness.
He is best known for formulating the 'hard problem of consciousness', highlighting the challenge of explaining subjective experience.
Chalmers holds professorships at New York University and Australian National University and has contributed extensively to academic philosophy and cognitive science.
His work bridges philosophical analysis with empirical research, focusing on the nature of consciousness and the mind-body problem.

Areas of Expertise

philosopher cognitive scientist

Recent Podcasts

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David Chalmers: The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Lex Fridman Podcast #69

Topic: The hard problem of consciousness, its philosophical implications, and relevance to artificial intelligence and the nature of reality.

01:38:49494,1809,3636 years ago
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