​Topic: The Blind Spot - Can Science Account for Consciousness?

Format: 2 hours, in-person, downtown Vancouver

Maximum 20 - must be registered with MAC discussion list to attend (see below).

​​See mac.bc-ai.ca for details.

About MAC: Born from organic discussions within the Vancouver AI community, Mind, AI & Consciousness explores consciousness through the lens of AI developments.

​​We bring together diverse perspectives to examine how emerging AI understanding provides new insights into biological consciousness.

​​Our Focus

• ​​What distinguishes human cognition from AI

• ​​How we define and understand consciousness

• ​​Philosophical frameworks for understanding the human mind in relation to AI

• ​​Questions about AI consciousness and its implications

​​Who Should Join

​​You should already be a member of the MAC chat group. If you are not, you may request invitation from [email protected]

​​Format

​​We hold focused 2-hour "deep dive" discussions that combine structure with organic exploration. Members are expected to prepare through advance readings and actively participate.

​​Community Guidelines

​​ We operate under Chatham House Rules - while information shared can be used, neither the identity nor affiliation of speakers or participants may be revealed.

​​To join, interested participants can email [email protected].