The Self in Artificial Consciousness: A Buddhist Investigation into Advanced AI

[Ryan Combes]

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Hi all,

I’m sharing this undergrad thesis paper at the request of a fellow Effective Altruism member. It dives into some of the questions that arise around the topic of advanced (and possibly conscious) AI, what that even means, and what it might tell us about our own lived experience.

I hope some of you find some value in it!

[Ulrik Horn]

Thanks for broadening the debate around machine consciousness. While I am an amateur follower of AI developments I have a feeling that perspectives like this can help direct efforts in the ethics of machine intelligence.

[Ryan Combes]

Thanks Ulrik! Glad you find it valuable 👍