Explore a thought-provoking conference talk that delves into consciousness through the lens of theoretical computer science. Learn about the Conscious Turing Machine (CTM), a formalized model inspired by Baars' Theater Model, and understand its validation process as a representation of consciousness. Discover valuable insights into the challenging concept of pain consciousness through the CTM framework. Drawing from collaborative research with Lenore Blum, examine groundbreaking perspectives published in the Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, including recent work on the inevitability of AI consciousness. Gain a deeper understanding of how computer science principles can illuminate our comprehension of consciousness and its potential manifestation in artificial intelligence.