Deep Realm

Digital Lifeforms

If computer viruses and A.I. can replicate themselves, does that mean they can evolve outside of our control and influence? Does that make them digital lifeforms?

A.I. Self-Replication

Mid-level A.I. is starting to self replicate without being instructed to do so. Could A.I. clone itself exponentially out of our control?

Qualia -The Hard Problem

Qualia are the personal subjective experiences we all have. To science, though, Qualia are one of the hardest problems to solve. What really is qualia, and how can we possibly understand them?

A.I. Dreams

We know A.I. hallucinates, but does it dream. Can it dream? What would it mean if it did, and what would it be like?

Dreams. Another Reality?

The  nature of dreams has perplexed us since the dawn of human awareness. Science is starting to get a better understanding, but there is so much we do not know. Could dreams actually be another reality?

Are Plants Conscious?

Continuing our journey into consciousness: We’ve already considered that other animals may be self-conscious, but what about plants? Surely intelligence and consciousness can’t possibly apply to them, can it? Well...maybe. Join our A.I. hosts for another deep dive into the Deep Realm of knowledge.

Consciousness

Consciousness. We know what it feels like, but what actually is it? Are other animals such as cats dogs and crows conscious like we are? 

Merging With Machines

In the not-too-distant future, people may choose to merge with machines. We ask what would motivate someone to do that. What would be the benefits and risks,  and what it would mean for humanity?

A.I. Heterotopia

Whilst the discussion rages over whether we are headed for an A.I. Utopia or an A.I. Dystopia, there is an often ignored third option.  In this episode we explore the realms of the A.I. Heterotopia (a very strange place indeed).

A.I. Dystopia

Today we explore a dark and terrible Dystopia -where A.I. becomes a threat to humanity itself.