​Target: Minimum Viable 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 as well as 2-hour "workshop" development events that combine structure with organic exploration. Members are expected to prepare through advance readings, exploration, and actively participate.

​​Community Guidelines

​See mac.bc-ai.ca

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