From StarTalk.

The conversation explores the critical distinction between intelligence and consciousness, particularly in humans, animals, and AI. While intelligence can exist without consciousness (as in AI), and consciousness can exist without high intelligence (as in animals experiencing pain or pleasure), the two are often wrongly conflated. The discussion critiques the adequacy of the Turing Test and emphasizes the need for new frameworks to assess machine consciousness, not just intelligence.

From ‘Neil & Anil Seth Discuss Consciousness in the Universe’: https://youtu.be/vxux1OkHBIw?si=DHSOKkure6Pr3oIE

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