Consciousness is Not a Computation (Roger Penrose) | AI Podcast Clips

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Roger Penrose is physicist, mathematician, and philosopher at University of Oxford. He has made fundamental contributions in many disciplines from the mathematical physics of general relativity and cosmology to the limitations of a computational view of consciousness.

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[between-paradise-and-hell]

I love the way Lex has jammed him in with that microphone so he cant escape.

[v]

Imagine being one of the most brilliant people to ever exist, and his answer is "I dont know." That always makes me happy for some reason.

[onaughto]

He explains these concepts so well. Its really a privilege to live in an age where you can access such a wealth of knowledge instantly. Brilliant man.

[kirthooper]

Having someone as absolutely brilliant as Roger Penrose speak so openly about how is unsure about the foundations of his own field of study is incredibly refreshing

[PADARM]

Sir Roger Penrose is a living legend and he is almost 90. You were very lucky for this interview

[leoblum]

I believe it was Groucho Marx who once famously said: "I'm still confused, but on a higher level!"

[MikaelLewisify]

I’m always struck by Penroses humility. He knows more than most people, but is still quick to say “I don’t know”.

[Haylash]

Penrose gotta be one of the most humble scientists I've ever seen.

[BillEFabian]

I love how honest Penrose is about weaknesses in the science. I’m weary of scientists filling in gaps with speculation and then present it to the public as gospel.

[citycrusher]

Really like the interviewer. Very humble. Doesn't pretend he knows something he doesn't

[ghoulunathics]

"Trying to measure consciousness is like trying to measure a ruler with the same ruler"

[NullScar]

"I have no idea, so I wrote this book."

[onbored]

I love that Lex actually lets his guests speak instead of trying to dominate the conversations. He is a good interviewer. He asks just enough to wind their mind up and then watches it go. Good stuff. A lot of podcasters could learn from this. Like his friend Joe "Joe Rogan" Rogan

[M.-.D]

So incredible to see Professor Penrose win the Nobel Prize.

One of the greatest minds.

[gustavofischer]

Hes 89 at this interview and this lucid, persuasive and eloquent, its honestly incredible

[Pedigreedotexe]

Lex is the perfect guy to interview Penrose because he doesn't stop him and he's not trying to finish his sentences. He's just letting him talk and he's guiding him in the right direction. It's honestly an incredible interview, I've been literally captivated the whole time.

[ChitrakChattopadhyay]

I feel like a 16th century peasant listening to two time travelers from the future.

[bobdavis]

I think, therefore I'm confused.

[southernbreeze]

this man is a trooper, continuing on with the interview in spite of his toothache

[PrzemyslawDolata]

"If all you know is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." A physics professor specializing in quantum mechanics asked about consciousness will say it's caused by quantum mechanics. Funny how Penrose admits to not having any idea about neuroscience and only reading up on it *after* he decided to write his book :D At least he's aware that his ideas are speculative at best.