# BEYOND HUMAN: are we creating AI consciousness?

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Podcast: [Lives Well Lived](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lives-well-lived-6893855)
Published: 2026-04-02T05:44:00+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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