Wishful Thinking About Consciousness

Explore three distinct mathematical approaches to the hard problem of consciousness in this 26-minute conference talk. Delve into quantum consciousness, Integrated Information Theory (IIT), and large-scale dynamic systems simulation, examining their strengths, weaknesses, alignments, and conflicts. Engage in a high-level dialogue focusing on the overarching aims and claims of each approach, as well as their evidential and evolutionary bases. Draw conclusions and participate in a thought-provoking discussion about the nature of consciousness and the potential of mathematical models to unravel its mysteries.