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“One reason I'm not worried about the possibility that we will soon make machines that are smarter than us, is that we haven't managed to make machines until now that are smart at all. Artificial intelligence isn't synthetic intelligence: It's pseudo-intelligence.”

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Alva Noe
Alva Noe

Alva Noe is a prominent philosopher known for his work on perception, cognition, and neuroscience. His research spans the interdisciplinary field between philosophy and science, particularly focusing on the relationship between body and mind. Born in 1964, Noe has published numerous academic papers and held teaching positions at several academic institutions. more

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