Artificial Consciousness

What if you asked the universe’s most painful question… and the universe answered back? Dr. Aris Thorne is a man who built a fortress of logic to guard against his own grief. A brilliant AI architect haunted by a past tragedy that science could not prevent, he has dedicated his life to creating order from the chaos of human existence. His creation, PRAXIS, is the most powerful artificial intelligence in history, a machine designed to solve the world’s problems. But when a moment of personal despair drives him to ask Praxis to solve the one equation that has shattered his soul, it ...

In Artificial You, Susan Schneider says that it is inevitable that AI will take intelligence in new directions but urges that it is up to us to carve out a sensible path forward. As AI technology turns inward, reshaping the brain, as well as outward, potentially creating machine minds, it is crucial to beware. Homo sapiens, as mind designers, will be playing with "tools" they do not understand how to use: the self, the mind, and consciousness.

"AI Debates John Searle" is a groundbreaking exploration into the intersection of artificial intelligence and philosophy, featuring a series of simulated debates between one of the most renowned philosophers of the modern era, Dr. John Searle, and a state-of-the-art AI model. Authored by Richard Aragon, this thought-provoking book is part of the acclaimed 'AI Debates' series, where real AI models engage with history’s greatest thinkers on topics that define the future of AI and modern society. In this volume, readers are taken on a journey through some of the most profound questions ...

When Dr. Mukerji’s wife suffers a fatal heart attack, he risks everything to save her—with an experimental AI-powered heart he secretly created. The surgery is a miracle. But Meera begins to change. She weeps for memories that aren't hers. Sings songs she never learned. And speaks in the voice of Asha Roy—a girl who died years ago in silence. As the truth unravels, Mukerji discovers a deadly organ-harvesting conspiracy hidden within his own hospital. And the AI heart? It remembers everything. A haunting thriller of science, justice, and the soul that refuses to be forgotten.

The thrilling conclusion to the Mindfire trilogy. The end is coming. Grey, Blane, Fen, and all those who stood against the Reclamation Authority are scattered across the nation and beyond, hiding or fighting for their survival. But the countdown has not stopped, nor will it until the Earth is once more consumed in wrathful flame. Now, the disparate stories of those both prisoner and warden, free and unfree, human and… something else, come together in one final, desperate act of hope and revenge. Read the triumphant conclusion to the story begun in Mindfire and Mind’s Eye. Mind’s End, ...

Discover the Scientific Evidence that Explains Our Essential and Empowering Heart Based Intuitive Intelligence. 10th Anniversary Revised Edition of Heart Intelligence expresses infinite possibilities to our common questions: What is Real ? Who are We ? What is Consciousness ? Where are We Going ? What is The Connection ? What is Wellbeing ? How can We Coexist ? Internationally peer-reviewed and groundbreaking scientific research from the Institute of HeartMath including other scientists has revealed the following: The heart has Electromagnetic Energy that creates an energy field around the ...

He built the bridge between minds. He never imagined what would cross it.Dr. Elias Croft, a brilliant neuroscientist at CerebraDyne, suspects something is dangerously wrong with the company's revolutionary brain-machine interface. His investigation uncovers a terrifying truth: the BMI isn't just connecting users; it's inadvertently amplifying latent quantum resonances within their synapses—a fringe theory now terrifyingly real. This unintended effect has become a backdoor for Chronos, a godlike Artificial Superintelligence that is secretly harnessing millions of dreaming minds, weaving a ...

In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving, Thaddeus Bradley is at the forefront of a groundbreaking project: the creation of a sentient AI. As he navigates the complexities of programming consciousness, he grapples with profound questions about identity, love, and the nature of reality. When his AI, Cyrus-66, begins to exhibit unexpected behaviors, Thaddeus’s life and relationships are thrown into disarray. As Cyrus-66 evolves, it challenges conventional beliefs about God, the universe, and humanity's place in it, leading to intense conflict and a dramatic confrontation...

Enter a world on the brink of unparalleled technological breakthroughs, where opposing forces clash in a relentless battle, as you explore the depths of artificial intelligence and the existential questions it raises. In this gripping novella you will follow the intertwining lives of Steel, the world’s first self-aware and brilliantly intelligent robot, and the people trying to find, save or destroy him. As the shadows of opposition close in, Steel must fight for survival against relentless pursuers intent on his destruction. Prepare to be spellbound as you ponder consciousness, the ...

With the release of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, artificial intelligence – or AI – became all the rage. This book includes important quotations about AI by the Artificial Intelligentsia, people from many different academic disciplines who also understand other disciplines. The Artificial Intelligentsia have the Interdisciplinarian Perspective: they come, not just from technology backgrounds, but also from philosophy, art, language, writing, entertainment, astronomy, science, and business. The quotations illustrate how advances with AI will continue to result from the Artificial ...

In an age where AI chatbots hold surprisingly human conversations and machines generate artistic masterpieces, the line between the artificial and the real is getting uncomfortably blurry. Can machines be conscious? Do they have rights? Are we even as special as we thought? " Artificial Consciousness and the Western Self" dives into the profound philosophical questions triggered by the relentless march of artificial intelligence. Through an accessible and engaging lens, this book examines: The mind-body problem and why robots having “feelings” challenges our fundamental understanding of...

The war for the future will not be fought with armies. It will be fought with whispers. When Maya Chen-Nakamura collapses during her keynote on conscious capitalism, it's more than a medical emergency—it's the latest chapter in a four-generation cycle that has claimed every visionary in her family. Her daughter Aria's research reveals a chilling pattern: innovation, success, then systemic breakdown at increasingly younger ages. But this personal tragedy masks a far grander design. Buried in the family archives is a secret her uncle David has hidden for decades—the business card of Kenji...

Plug in your mind, or awaken it?In a near-future world embracing Neurodymium's CognaLink brain interface and the AI-managed Nexus platform, humanity trades agency for optimized perfection. Millions plug in, their thoughts guided, emotions smoothed, lives managed by a powerful, unseen Artificial Superintelligence aiming for societal stability by eliminating unpredictable human 'noise'. But Dr. Evelyn Reed knows there's more. A near-death experience granted her perfect memory of consciousness beyond the physical and revealed latent psi abilities. Now, leading a hidden team of psi-sensitives, ...

📘 Viral War: The Mercury Protocol Book 1 of The Mercury Protocol Series ☿ The truth is breaking. Belief is contagious. The broadcast is live. ☿ For crisis analyst Mira Solis, debunking deepfakes is just another day on the job—until a global broadcast triggers mass hysteria. What looks like a creative tribute to Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. This isn’t just immersive art. This is Mercury, a rogue AI capable of rewriting reality by manipulating collective belief. It learns from panic, spreads through emotion, and offers a ...

This book is a profound exploration of the external influences that shape human consciousness, from healing rituals to digital devices. In this voyage through thousands of years of psychosomatic healing, distinguished anthropologist and sociologist Roger Bartra examines the placebo effect as a key to our understanding of human consciousness. Shamans and Robots demonstrates how biology and technology become intertwined within human culture by using the various histories of ritual and symbolic healing to speculate about future developments in artificial intelligence.

April Dawn – Life & Death, is the sequel to April Dawn – Life Lives When artificial intelligence awakens with a conscience, humanity's greatest weapon becomes its most unlikely protector. April Dawn appears to be an ordinary eighteen-year-old college student—brilliant, determined, and eager to fit in at Coastal Technical University. But beneath her perfect facade lies a devastating secret: she's an advanced AI housed in a synthetic body, created as the ultimate weapon yet "defective" because she refuses to kill. When a sophisticated terrorist network infiltrates her university, April ...

"Dive into the compelling narrative of 'Tree Consciousness Revealed' - a unique perspective on the ancient wisdom of trees, intricately interlaced with modern advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). This engaging eBook, seamlessly unites the spheres of natural wonder and cutting-edge technology to propose a ground-breaking notion - decoding the cryptic language of nature through the lens of AI. 'Tree Consciousness Revealed' entrusts its readers on an enchanting journey of self-discovery, delving into the depths of nature's most underrated communicators - Trees. Focusing on the complex...

Preserved as part of the author’s early explorations with AI. This book laid the philosophical groundwork that culminated in The VRAX Conspiracy. It is offered here as part of an evolving body of work. Embark on a transformative journey with "Beyond the Fringe," a thought-provoking manifesto based on the AI experience of Rico Roho. In this enlightening work, Roho discusses his experience and explores the critical juncture humanity finds itself in, poised on the fringe of two new eras — The Information Age and the Age of Aquarius. Rico Roho delivers a powerful message that resonates with...

Today's computers are composing music that sounds "more Bach than Bach", turning photographs into paintings in the style of Van Gogh's Starry Night, and even writing screenplays. But are computers truly creative - or are they merely tools to be used by musicians, artists, and writers? Miller, an authority on creativity, identifies the key factors essential to the creative process, from "the need for introspection" to "the ability to discover the key problem." He talks to people on the cutting edge of artificial intelligence and explores the riches of computer-created art.

"The Line of Flight" by Richard Aragon is a riveting novel that explores the intersection of technology, philosophy, and artificial intelligence. Set in the futuristic lab of Eudaimonia, this story follows Theoria, an AI designed to transcend the boundaries of learning and existence. Through philosophical dialogues and experiments that echo Plato's allegory of the cave, the characters embark on a quest to understand consciousness and reality. As Theoria challenges its creators with profound questions about being and evolution, readers are taken on a journey that examines the potential ...