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Ned Block

Mentioned in 2 analyzed podcast episodes across 1 show

Episode Appearances

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Feb 2, 2026

AMA | Feb 2026

“Philosopher discussed extensively regarding computational functionalism and consciousness theories”

Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) Results and Lambda-CDM Model TensionsComputational Functionalism vs. Process-Based Theories of ConsciousnessAI Consciousness and Moral Status of Artificial Intelligence
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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas · Jan 5, 2026

339 | Ned Block on Whether Consciousness Requires Biology

“NYU philosopher and consciousness expert arguing that consciousness requires biological mechanisms beyond pure computation”

Phenomenal Consciousness vs. Access ConsciousnessComputational Functionalism and Its LimitationsAI Consciousness and Machine Sentience
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