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Neuroscientists Giulio Tononi, Christof Koch, et al. make a strong case for real free will (not an illusion) if Integrated Information Theory (IIT) is the correct explanation of consciousness:
"If IIT is right, we do have free will in a genuine sense: we have alternatives, reasons, and values, we make decisions, and we—not our neurons or atoms—are the cause of our willed actions and bear responsibility for them."
arxiv.org/abs/2206.02069
LLMs can mimic thought and feeling with uncanny skill, but intelligence alone is not enough for subjective experience
go.nature.com/3VSXWQ4
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1/3 Conscious AI and Biological Naturalism. A veeery loooong time in the making, but I'm happy to say that the full collection is now out in @BBSJournal 🔥 I deeply thank all commentators - of fifty commentaries! - for their wise, broad, and deep opinions on this critical topic. I also thank them for their saintly patience. 🙏🏽
I remain highly skeptical about the prospects for conscious AI (for silicon digital systems), but I've learned an enormous amount from the privilege of engaging with these commentaries. Hands down one of the most rewarding experiences of my professional life.
My hope is that - whether you agree with me or not - having such a diversity of views collected in one place will serve a useful resource for discussions about consciousness and AI.
The original target article is available here: cambridge.org/core/journals/…
My response "The stuff matters: consciousness, computation, and biology" was published just now, and is here: cambridge.org/core/journals/…
And the set of 50 commentaries are collected here: cambridge.org/core/journals/…
Unfortunately these are not open access. I will try to remedy that, at least for the target & response.
FWIW there's a more accessible version of my view on the topic here in @NoemaMag noemamag.com/the-mythology-o… and also a short @TEDTalks from earlier this year ted.com/talks/anil_seth_why_…
Nature research paper: Connectome analysis of a cerebellum-like circuit for sensory prediction
go.nature.com/4yiv1D0
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Slides (PDF): franknielsen.github.io/ITMS-…
フランク・ニールセン研究員が、OISTで開催されたワークショップ「Information Theory in Modern Science」に参加し、基調講演「Geometric Information Theory: A Hub to Information Sciences」を行いました。
oist.jp/conference/informati…
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Timescapes of Animal Experience: new paper in @TrendsCognSci, led by Ishan Singhal @ishan276 w/ @birchlse & me. Open access link: authors.elsevier.com/c/1nHo7… .@SussexUni .@SussexCentre
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Just published yesterday, the #BANC! A full central nervous system (CNS) connectome of a limbed animal enables us to trace sensory-motor arcs and understand how the CNS controls the body. rdcu.be/fncjS #neuroscience @Nature, Video by @quorumetrix, sound on! 1/18
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Here John Krakauer (Hopkins) discussing why he thinks the current 4E is just a wrong step! Gem!
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Attention in the wild: balancing flexibility and stability
Review by Maëlle Lerebourg (@MaelleLerebourg), Surya Gayet, Floris P. de Lange, & Marius V. Peelen (@MariusPeelen)
Free access before June 23: tinyurl.com/yrcm2b7v
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𝗖𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Timing is everything! The brain dynamics theme develops further...
doi.org/10.64898/2026.03.26.…
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Online now: Linking neural manifolds to circuit structure in recurrent networks dlvr.it/TRL6b7
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BREAKING: MIT just mass released their Al library for free. (Links included)
I went through these and honestly... this is better than most paid courses I've seen.
Here's the full list of books:
Foundations
1. Foundations of Machine Learning Core algorithms explained. Theory meets practice.
2. Understanding Deep Learning Neural networks demystified. Visual explanations included.
3. Machine Learning Systems Production-ready architecture. System design principles.
Advanced Techniques
4. Algorithms for ML Computational thinking simplified. Decision-making frameworks.
5. Deep Learning The definitive textbook. Covers everything deeply.
Reinforcement Learning
6. RL Basics (Sutton & Barto) The classic. Agent training fundamentals.
7. Distributional RL Beyond expected rewards. Advanced theory.
8. Multi-Agent Systems Agents working together. Coordination and competition.
9. Long Game Al Strategic agent design. Future-focused thinking.
Ethics & Probability
10. Fairness in ML Bias detection. Responsible Al practices.
11. Probabilistic ML (Part 1 & 2)
Links: lnkd.in/gkuXuexa
Most people pay thousands for bootcamps that teach half of this.
Bookmark it. Start anywhere. Just start.
Repost for others Follow for more insights on Al Agents.
MIT's books on Al
Foundations
1. Foundations of Machine Learning - lnkd.in/gytjT5HC
2. Understanding Deep Learning - lnkd.in/dgcB68Qt
3. Machine Learning Systems - lnkd.in/dkiGZisg
Advanced Techniques
4. Algorithms for ML - algorithmsbook.com
5. Deep Learning - lnkd.in/g2efT6DK
Reinforcement Learning
6. RL Basics (Sutton & Barto) - lnkd.in/guxqxcZZ
7. Distributional RL - lnkd.in/d4eNP-pe
8. Multi-Agent Systems - marl-book.com
9. Long Game Al - lnkd.in/g-WtzvwX
Ethics & Probability
10. Fairness in ML - fairmlbook.org
11. Probabilistic ML (Part 1) - lnkd.in/g-isbdjj
12. Probabilistic ML (Part 2) - lnkd.in/gJE9fy4w
Trends in Neurosciences
The feasibility of artificial consciousness through the lens of neuroscience
cell.com/trends/neuroscience…
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🧠📢 New preprint alert
Large-scale ephys is exploding but spike sorting remains the computational bottleneck. A 2-hr, 6-probe Neuropixels 2.0 Quad Base session can take over a week to sort on a single machine. Here's a better solution. 🧵
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Neural variability in the medial prefrontal cortex contributes to efficient adaptive behavior nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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📣 Calling early-career cognitive scientists in the Asia-Pacific!
The CogSci Asia-Pacific Meetup Kickoff is coming:
📍 Dec 6–7, 2025 | Tokyo
🌱 Retreat-style event, community building, and cross-cultural exchange.
Details: sites.google.com/view/cogsci…
#CogSci2025 #CognitiveScience
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Cambridge's "Mathematics of Machine Learning" by Rajen D. Shah
Notes (PDF): statslab.cam.ac.uk/~rds37/te…
Examples: statslab.cam.ac.uk/~rds37/ma…
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What if our intuition about consciousness is wrong? @annakaharris
"We have no direct evidence that consciousness arises from complexity. We assume it because it seems that way to us, based on what we now understand to be illusions created by the brain."






























