Philosophy

In this article, we delve into the fascinating and controversial theory of Dr. Rupert Sheldrake, who believes that memory is an inherent property of nature. Dr. Sheldrake has spent the last forty years of his career investigating slippery, esoteric phenomena, and we explore his findings in detail. We also examine the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to exhibit true consciousness, a topic that has sparked lively debate in recent years. While Dr. Sheldrake is skeptical of AI’s ability to truly replicate human consciousness, there are engineers who claim that these systems are already capable of exhibiting true intelligence and consciousness. However, understanding the limitations of AI is crucial when discussing this topic. We examine the differences between digital, analog, and quantum computing, and explore why some experts believe that analog and quantum computing systems may hold more promise for achieving true consciousness. Finally, we offer insights from an engineer who has developed technology highly dependent on AI. John Coates explains how setting the temperature of the model simulates probabilistic processes in these digital AI systems to exhibit true intelligence consciousness. By exploring diverse perspectives on this complex topic, we hope to offer readers a more nuanced understanding of the potential and limitations of AI and the nature of consciousness itself.