David Chalmers
Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
Philosopher best known for formulating the "hard problem of consciousness," which addresses the explanatory gap between physical matter and subjective experience. He is frequently discussed in podcast conversations about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the nature of reality, including a notable bet with David Koch regarding whether the hard problem would be solved by 2024. His work remains central to debates about whether digital or artificial systems can achieve genuine consciousness.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe · Apr 2, 2026
Does consciousness come from quantum processes in the brain?
“Formulated the 'hard problem of consciousness' distinguishing subjective experience from cognitive functions”
A Beginner's Guide to AI · Mar 22, 2026
The Extended Mind: Why AI Might Make Humans More Creative
“Co-authored foundational paper on extended mind theory with Andy Clark in late 1990s”
Big Technology Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Can AI Achieve Consciousness? — With Michael Pollan
“Philosopher who coined the term 'hard problem of consciousness'”
The Daily · Feb 7, 2026
'The Interview': Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change
“Philosopher who coined the 'hard problem of consciousness' concept”
The Daily · Feb 7, 2026
'The Interview': Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change
“Philosopher who formulated 'the hard problem of consciousness' regarding the gap between matter and subjective experience”
The Interview · Feb 7, 2026
Michael Pollan Says Humanity Is About to Undergo a Revolutionary Change
“Philosopher who formulated the 'hard problem of consciousness' regarding the gap between matter and subjective experience”
The Michael Shermer Show · Jan 27, 2026
Truth Still Matters (And Here's Why)
“Philosopher who coined 'hard problem of consciousness' and won bet with Koch that it wouldn't be solved by 2024”
Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) · Jan 23, 2026
Abstraction & Idealization: AI's Plato Problem [Mazviita Chirimuuta]
“Philosopher interviewed about virtual worlds and whether digital experiences constitute real reality”
DarkHorse Podcast · Jan 11, 2026
Preventing Truth Decay: Michael Shermer on DarkHorse
“Philosopher who formulated the 'hard problem of consciousness'; lost 25-year bet with Christof Koch on solving it”
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 5, 2026
339 | Ned Block on Whether Consciousness Requires Biology
“NYU philosopher credited with formulating the 'hard problem' of consciousness and distinguished from Block on dualism vs. physicalism”
StarTalk Radio · Dec 26, 2025
Our Burning Questions – Free Will Emergence
“NYU philosopher interviewed on StarTalk about consciousness; cited as thoughtful expert on the nature of consciousness and mind”
Dwarkesh Podcast · Oct 10, 2025
Nick Lane – Life as we know it is chemically inevitable
“Philosopher who framed the 'hard problem of consciousness' regarding physical basis of subjective experience”