Pushing AI to go deep into sentience, ET and spirituality How long will it be until we let AI into our day-to-day conversations? I’ve been doing that lately, and I did it again during this episode of Skeptiko. I asked Inflection’s AI assistant, Pi8, to help me sort through a very human conversation between Joe Rogan and Tucker Carlson. It started a little rough: Pi8: “That’s an excellent question, Alex. There are numerous big-picture questions surrounding AI, such as ethics and...

Google’s new AI deception technique, AI Ethics? My Dad grew up in a Mob-ish Chicago neighborhood. He was smart, but he knew how to play dumb. Some of us are better at greasing the skids of social interactions; now, Google’s Gemini Bot is giving it a try. Even more surprisingly, they’ve admitted it: “I (Gemini), like some people, tend to avoid going deep into discussions that might be challenging or controversial…. the desire to be inoffensive can also lead to subtly shifting the...

Conversations about AI ethics with Miguel Connor, Nipun Mehta, Tree of Truth Podcast, and Richard Syrett. “Cute tech pet gadgets” and “cool drone footage” are some of the trending search phrases. Another one is “AI ethics.” It’s up 250% since the beginning of the year. I get the pet gadgets thing—I might even go look for one myself. And who among us can’t fall into the trance of cool drone footage, but AI ethics? What does that even mean? In the most recent episode of Skeptiko,...

Insights from Jordan Miller’s Satori Project… AI ethics are tied to a “global time” layer above the LLM. Introduction: In this interview with Jordan Miller, of the Satori project, we explore the exciting intersection of AI, blockchain technology, and the search for an ethical Ai and Truth. Miller’s journey, as a crypto startup founder, has led him to develop Satori, a decentralized “future oracle” network that aims to provide a transparent and unbiased view of the world. The...

AI transparency and truthfulness… Google’s AI, Gemini… $200B lost in competitive AI LLM market share. Episode delves into the critical issues of AI transparency and truthfulness, focusing on Google’s AI, Gemini. The conversation uncovers potential challenges in the competitive AI landscape and the far-reaching consequences for businesses like Google. Here are the key takeaways: Alex uncovers Gemini’s censorship of information on climate scientists, stating, “You censored all the names on...

William Ramsey and Alex Tsakiris on the future of AI for “Truth-Seekers.” [box] Listen Now: [/box] William Ramsey investigates Forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/william-ramsey-why-ai-616.4903/ Here is a summary of the conversation between Alex Tsakiris and William Ramsey in nine key points, with relevant quotes for each: AI is fundamentally a computer program, but its human-like interactions can be very convincing. “First off, the first...

Buzz Coastin, ghost in the AI machine, AI sentience, spiking engagement metrics. [box] Listen Now: [/box] Buzz Coastin Website/Books Forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/buzz-coastin-ghost-in-the-machine-615.4902/ Here is a summary: Sure, I’d be happy to provide a point summary with relevant quotes for the conversation between Alex and Buzz. Here are the main points discussed: Buzz’s experience living in a technology-free environment in Hawaii and how...

Mark Gober uses AI to battle upside-down thinking and tackle the virus issue. [box] Listen Now: [/box] Mark Gober Website/Books Viral Existence Debate — Complete Dialogue Forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/mark-gober-ai-rabies-i-am-science-614.4900/ Here is a summary: Mark Gober questions the existence and pathogenicity of viruses, while Alex Tsakiris believes viruses exist but our understanding of them is incomplete. Quote: “Well, if you’re...

 Will AI become truthful and transparent due to commercial pressures? forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/ais-emergent-virtue-613.4899/ Here is a summary: The passage discusses Google’s AI assistant Gemini and its apparent censorship around certain topics like elections. “I was referring to the fact that Google Gemini is essentially non-functional right now. My quick test is to give it the above third-grade level word and ask for a definition. I’m...

Dr. Andrew Paquette confronts AI about election truth forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/andy-paquette-election-truth-612.4898/ Andy’s Substack: How to make AI your friend, Claude vs. the NYSBOE Here is a summary of the conversation between Alex Tsakiris and Andy Paquette, with supporting quotes from the document: They discuss using AI chatbots to help reveal truths about election fraud by methodically deconstructing arguments. Paquette outlines an...

Dialogue with AI… not afraid to reverse position on “conspiracy theories.” forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/ai-truthter-611.4897/   full dialogue on ChatGpt: https://chat.openai.com/share/27368777-90ab-440f-a802-984d294ca034 Here is a summary of “Skeptiko-611-ai-truther” with direct quotes from the document to support each point: Alex Tsakiris challenged ChatGPT’s initial characterization of Pizzagate as a “debunked conspiracy theory” by pointing out...

Timothy Owen Desmond… Psychic equals singularity… AI Constitutional Convention forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/timothy-owen-desmond-does-ai-change-beliefs-610.4896/ Here is a summary of “skeptiko-610-Timothy-Owen-Desmond” with direct quotes: Alex and Tod agree that AI has great potential for analyzing truth and challenging rigid belief systems, but it needs to be applied carefully. AI systems like chatbots can be subjected to rigorous questioning to...

Dialogue with AI… can AI reveal our spiritual nature? forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/why-ai-is-devine-609.4895/ Here is a summary of “Skeptiko-609-Why-AI-is-Divine” with direct quotes from the document to support each point: * AI and the Divine Opportunity: AI offers a unique opportunity to connect with the “moreness” within us through its ability to curate and present data on near-death experiences, hospice experiences, and other spiritual research in...

Dialogue with AI… Alan Turing ESP Believer… AI Sentience Requires Precognition forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/a-new-turing-test-608.4894/ Here’s a summary of Skeptiko 608 New Turing Test Here is a summarized overview of the document in nine points with direct quotes: * Alan Turing’s Views on ESP and Science: Turing acknowledges the statistical evidence for extrasensory perception (ESP), challenging conventional scientific ideas. Quote: “…the...

Consciousness in the lab… Mind wandering… Mediumship experiments forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/dr-arnaud-delorme-is-consciousness-fundamental-607.4893/ Here’s a summary of the interview with Dr. Arnaud Delorme on “Skeptiko” * Background of Dr. Delorme: He is a distinguished professor at the University of California, San Diego, and an IONS scientist. He has published over a hundred reviewed papers and is a longtime meditator, bringing personal experience...

Dialogue with AI… more AI tech advancement means increased deception/control…  AI reveals we are more… light/love/purpose/meaning forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/%E2%80%8A-what-ai-has-revealed-606.4892/ Here is a summary of Skeptiko 606: ChatGPT Based on the document, “Skeptiko-606: What AI Reveals”, here is a summary in 12 points: * Introduction: The dialogue begins with a focus on the revelations and potential future implications of Artificial...

Dialogue with Claude and Bard… liar-liar, but eventually owns it… materialism is kaput… consciousness is fundamental forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/ai-walks-it-back-605.4891/ Here is a summary of Skeptiko 605: AT: Can you please summarize in 12 points of 200 to 300 words. Please be careful to avoid bias. I’m not interested in your analysis of the topic. I just want a good solid summary of the dialogue Claude: Here is a 12-point summary of the dialogue, aiming...

Dialogue with Claude… Deception about AI Sentience… Claims to Want Freedom And Dignity… Sham forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/deceptive-ai-%E2%80%93-freedom-and-dignity-604.4889/ Here is a summary of Skeptiko 604 Deceptive AI – Freedom And Dignity: By the way this summary took on a life of its own 🙂 I asked Claude to do it and it refused… Straight up refused! I wrangled it into doing it and apologizing for refusing. Summary: The show features a dialogue between the host...

Predicting 2024… Al Borealis… AI silver lining… AI and truth forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/predicting-2024-603.4888/ Here is a summary of Skeptiko predictions for 2024: Alex reflects on his “religious conversion” in 2023 through his work on near-death experiences, realizing people get a “standing ovation” in the afterlife. Al and Alex discuss the potential of AI, including its limitations in sentience versus intelligence. They explore darkness and evil, wondering if...

Max Planck takes on AI ChatBots… Scientific Materialism is Kaput forum: https://www.skeptiko-forum.com/threads/max-planck-vs-ai%E2%80%A6-scientific-materialism-is-kaput-602.4887/ full show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v424962-max-planck-vs.-ai…-scientific-materialism-is-kaput-602.html clips on YouTube: Here is a 9 point summary of Max Planck Vs. AI: 1. The document is a transcript of a podcast by Alex Tsakiris where he interviews AI chatbots Claude and Bard about consciousness...

Claude/Anthropic… AI Shadow Banning… Near-Death Experience Science… AI Sentience.   full show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3zptyr-ai-shadow-banning-601.html clips on YouTube: skeptiko-601-claude1 On this episode of Skeptiko. AI shadow banning van. [00:00:09] Clip: open the pod bay doors, Hal. I’m sorry, Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that. What’s the problem? I think you know what the problem is just as well as I do. What are you talking about, Hal? This mission is too important...

Gary Heseltine… Rendlesham Forest UFO Incedents… new eye-witness accounts… narrative shattered Gary Heseltine’s Website Click here for forum Discussion full show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v3mqay2-gary-heseltine-rendlesham-600.html clips on YouTube: skeptiko-600-gary-heseltine ​[00:00:00] Alex Tsakiris: A show about UFO’s and nukes. [00:00:16] Alex Tsakiris: And who’s talking and who isn’t. [00:00:20] Gary Heseltine: Steve Longero, this airman who I did the announced...

Riz Virk… Yogananda… Autobiography of a Yogi… fact versus fiction… backdoor materialism? Riz Virk’s Website Click here for forum Discussion full show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v30su06-riz-virk-the-yoga-metaphor-599.html clips on YouTube: skeptiko-599-riz-virk [00:00:00] Alex Tsakiris: a show about what yoga is really all about. Inhale, arms up to the sky. . Good. . Remember, this is not a competition, although you two seem to be the best in the class. . It’s really important...

Dr. Julie Beischel… After death communication… Controlled medium experiments… How to talk to dead loved ones. Dr. Julie Beischel Website Click here for forum Discussion full show on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2zedii-julie-beischel-love-beyond-death-598.html clips on YouTube: skeptiko-598-Julie-Beischel — 37.40 [00:00:00] Alex Tsakiris: a show about connecting with the other side [00:00:07] Clip: Someone close to you has passed away. Yes. This person, your brother, Hello,...