The AI Fundamentalists
The AI Fundamentalists
Dr. Andrew Clark & Dr. Sid Mangalik
Metaphysics and modern AI: What is Reasoning and Thinking?
30 minutes Posted May 5, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Intro And Why Thinking Matters
AI Consciousness In The Headlines
Turing Test And Misattribution
Accountability Law And Personhood
System One System Two Explained
Can Machines Grow Consciousness
How LLMs Mimic Understanding
Closing And Follow Button
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In this episode we conclude our series about Metaphysics and modern AI, we explore the definitions of consciousness, reasoning, and thinking to understand if AI possesses these traits. From examining legal accountability and the concept of personhood to analyzing human cognitive frameworks, we map out the differences between actual contemplative problem-solving and probabilistic pattern recognition. The episode covers: Defining consciousness, reasoning, and what it means to be a "...