About this podcast

Join Lex Fridman for a profound discussion with Joscha Bach, VP of Research at the AI Foundation and a former researcher at MIT and Harvard. This compelling podcast episode delves deep into the core questions of existence: the workings of the human mind, intelligence, and the enigmatic nature of consciousness. Joscha explores the fascinating possibility of a simulated universe, the distinctions between sentience and intelligence, and the complex relationship between mind and reality. Discover cutting-edge insights on artificial general intelligence (AGI), advanced AI, the future of technology, and humanity's path forward in a rapidly evolving world. A must-listen for anyone interested in philosophy, neuroscience, AI research, and the profound questions shaping our understanding of life and the cosmos.