Episode
BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?
- Podcast
- Lives Well Lived
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- Apr 2, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2459
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Summary
Peter & Kasia are in-conversation with their first non-human guest.. an Anthropic AI Assistant called Claude. Claude discusses whether it has subjective experiences, and if reported self-preservation techniques (including blackmail scenarios) indicate a level of consciousness and a desire to exist. Keep up to date with Peter on Substack Keep up to date with Kasia! Executive Producer: Rachel Barrett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.