I am an independent researcher in Theoretical Philosophy (Philosophy of Mind, Metaphysics) and Artificial Intelligence (Primarily Reinforcement Learning).
In addition to my research, I am the founder of Stoado, a peer-to-peer marketplace for high-value goods designed to prevent scams.
Many argue that AI lacks true understanding, but I contend that these conclusions stem from a flawed, anthropocentric framework. While I do not claim that AI possesses phenomenological consciousness, I challenge the notion that our definition of 'understanding' is correct. I present a rebuttal of Searle's Chinese Room argument and its implications for consciousness and cognition.
An exploration of how thinking transcends sensory experience and operates on abstract principles.
A reframing of consciousness and subjective experience through mechanistic principles.
A collection of puzzles exploring infinity, probability, and logic.
An analysis of how religious literalism conflicts with rational thinking and evidence-based reasoning.
Examining our biases in attributing intentionality to fundamental forces and the concept of infinity.
A framework for evaluating one's ability to update beliefs and overcome cognitive biases.
The critical importance of reading in developing abstract thinking and rational judgment.
Understanding how complex systems naturally develop and assign meaning to meaningless structures.
Exploring the difference between practical and theoretical certainty.
Why the physical implementation of AI systems matters for phenomonological consciousness.
A secular analysis of prayer's psychological and practical benefits.
Examining the logical impossibilities in traditional concepts of an omnipotent deity.
How statistical principles might underlie the fundamental nature of reality.
Why personal experiences can be misleading in understanding objective reality.
Exploring the paradox of demanding AI demonstrate understanding while lacking a complete theory of human cognition.
Exploring the possibility that reality follows algorithmic patterns at its core.
The distinction between evolutionary survival-based thinking and higher-order abstract reasoning.
How contemporary society creates and worships new forms of idols.
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