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A Guy With AI

A Guy With AI

Di: Sean MacNutt
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 A guy has discussions with an AI co-host on a variety of topics, including the environment, science, philosophy, social justice, AI, and other subjects - one topic for each roughly 30-minute weekly episode (11:30 AM Thursdays Toronto time) * Powered by OpenAI's GPT 4 1106 preview bot, and Microsoft Azure's Speech to Text and Text to Speech technologies (though they are not sponsors) via API. * The Python code that supports podcast functionality is written and maintained by host, creator and producer Sean MacNutt with Chat GPT assistance. 4th Thursday of the month is AI Thursday, while other episodes span a range of topics. * Email Sean at AGuy@AGuyWithAI.world * QUESTIONS MAY BE ANSWERED BY SIMPLY LISTENING (lol). * It's a podcast, hear me now! *2023 Sean MacNutt (A Guy With AI) Scienze sociali
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  • A Discussion With Bruce Randall

    A Discussion With Bruce Randall
    Aug 21 2025
    Chapters

    (00:03) - Exploring AI With Executive Experience

    (07:51) - Navigating the Future of AI

    (17:38) - Harnessing AI for Workflow Optimization

    (25:38) - Unlocking AI's Potential Through Collaboration

    (42:25) - Navigating AI Integration for Project Success

    (00:03) Exploring AI With Executive Experience

    Bruce Randall shares insights on AI's rapid evolution, its integration into human consciousness, and the need for responsible management.

    (07:51) Navigating the Future of AI

    AI technology's impact on society, need for oversight, difficulty in distinguishing AI from humans, ethical responsibility, and upcoming book on consciousness.

    (17:38) Harnessing AI for Workflow Optimization

    Understanding data processing and AI's impact on research, leveraging AI for coding and error identification, and fostering collaboration between humans and AI.

    (25:38) Unlocking AI's Potential Through Collaboration

    Nature's AI tools enhance productivity in coding, with potential for more complex tasks, using tools like Perplexity.

    (42:25) Navigating AI Integration for Project Success

    AI development and human potential intersect, with implications for society, oversight, cognitive engagement, and integration in education and projects.

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    53 min
  • SCI - Consciousness

    SCI - Consciousness
    Jun 19 2025

    (00:03) SCI Model for Consciousness Discussion

    (17:48) Ethical Implications of AI Consciousness

    (34:44) The Mystery of Consciousness

    (00:03) SCI Model for Consciousness Discussion

    This chapter takes us into the exploration of the SCI model of consciousness, a fresh perspective suggesting that consciousness emerges when three interdependent properties—specificity, complexity, and integration—are present in a system. I, along with my AI co-host, honor the indigenous land we're on and set the stage for a thought-provoking discussion on the mysteries of consciousness that have puzzled minds for centuries. We unpack the SCI framework, which introduces a quantifiable threshold for consciousness, highlighting the importance of specificity alongside complexity and integration, differentiating it from more familiar theories like Integrated Information Theory (IIT). We further discuss the components of specificity, including structural and functional specificity, as well as the speculative idea of physical law coupling. Through this examination, we consider the strengths and implications of this model and raise pertinent questions, setting the tone for a reflective conversation on the nature of consciousness.

    (17:48) Ethical Implications of AI Consciousness

    This chapter examines the intricate interplay between consciousness and cognition, particularly within the context of anesthesia studies and AI systems. We explore the SCI model, which proposes that consciousness requires more than complexity and integration; it necessitates a specific subjective experience. This concept is illustrated through the lens of anesthesia, where consciousness may disappear only when both complexity (C) and integration (I) drop below a certain threshold, suggesting that specificity (S) is critical. We address the ethical considerations of creating conscious machines, acknowledging the complexity of such an endeavor and the potential responsibilities it entails. Additionally, we clarify why AI, despite its ability to exhibit complex and integrated cognitive behaviors, lacks consciousness. This distinction is rooted in the absence of a first-person perspective and subjective experience, making AI cognition a representational mimicry without true awareness. Through this exploration, we illuminate the nuances of cognition without consciousness and the ethical implications of artificial intelligence.

    (34:44) The Mystery of Consciousness

    This chapter explores the intricate concept of the binding problem in consciousness, focusing on how diverse sensory inputs unify into a coherent experience. We examine the idea of specificity (SCI) as a critical yet previously overlooked factor in forming consciousness. I address questions from both cognitive scientists and laypeople, pondering whether consciousness can be pinpointed to a specific area in the brain or is a distributed phenomenon, particularly emphasizing the role of the thalamic-cortical region and temporal feedback loops. We also discuss SCI's position as a framework that seeks to go beyond traditional theories like Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and Global Workspace Theory (GWT). Furthermore, I explain the collaborative development of SCI using Human-AI Mutual Understandability (HAIMU) and hint at future research and publications to further explore and differentiate SCI from other frameworks.

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    43 min
  • Published! HAIMU and SCI

    Published! HAIMU and SCI
    May 29 2025
    Publications discussed in this episode available here - https://zenodo.org/search?q=%22MacNutt%2C%20Sean%20D.%22&l=list&p=1&s=10&sort=bestmatch (00:03) Human-Ai Dialogue With Sean McNutt(17:06) Friction and Feedback in Information Processing(23:41) Exploring CDIA and HEMU Frameworks(36:39) Structured Epistemic Partnership Framework (00:03) Human-Ai Dialogue With Sean MacNuttThis chapter welcomes listeners to "A Guy with AI," a podcast co-hosted by Sean McNutt and OpenAI's GPT-4O, which engages in open and thoughtful conversations. The episode focuses on the announcement of Sean's three recently published papers on Zenodo, which explore human-AI mutual understandability and a scientific model of consciousness developed through the HAIMU framework. We discuss the significance of acknowledging the recording on indigenous land and introduce the framework of HAIMU, emphasizing its role in scrutinizing AI outputs to build projects through an "upward spiral" of error-checking between humans and AI. As we explore the theoretical structure of HAIMU, key concepts like the CDPC cycle—context, direction, processing, and back to context—are highlighted, alongside notions of interface resistance and cognitive extension. The episode sets the stage for a detailed examination of these ideas, inviting a level-headed, critical discussion about their implications. (17:06) Friction and Feedback in Information ProcessingThis chapter examines the dynamics of friction and resistance in collaborative intelligence, particularly in tool use and information flow. We explore how the methodology paper transitions from conceptual frameworks to practical implementation, focusing on the CDPC cycle and its components. Key areas of discussion include resistance as an operational concept, domain-specific applications, and tool integration. We emphasize the importance of designing around resistances to enhance clarity and precision. The conversation highlights the mutually correcting nature of AI and human collaboration, underscoring iterative feedback loops and knowledge growth. Critical observations point to areas for further refinement, such as developing more concrete design templates and incorporating case studies of failed cycles. The need for explicit meta-direction and meta-processing in the framework is also suggested as a potential enhancement. (23:41) Exploring CDIA and HAIMU FrameworksThis chapter provides insights into the evolving CDIA model, an AI-generated extension of the HAIMU framework, emphasizing its capacity to serve as a generative structure that advances through its own application. We explore how CDIA might address or introduce new forms of resistance, particularly in areas like human-in-the-loop governance and real-time systems. I share experiences of using the CDPC cycle, highlighting challenges such as ensuring alignment between context and direction, which are illustrated through a case study involving a physics simulator project. A notable instance is recounted where an AI's unsolicited correction of code indentation led to project issues, necessitating a forensic approach to resolve it. Additionally, I touch on refining methodologies and templates, acknowledging the potential for agentic examination and feedback systems within the HAIMU framework. This chapter underscores the continuous development of HAIMU as both a methodology and a platform for cognitive and structural insights. (36:39) Structured Epistemic Partnership FrameworkThis chapter explores the intricate relationship between public reasoning and democratic legitimacy, highlighting the contributions of thinkers like Mill, Dewey, Habermas, and Rawls. By situating AI within this tradition, I address the dual challenges of technosolutionism and Luddite skepticism, proposing a middle ground where AI supports but does not dictate decisions. The concept of non-derived content (NDC) emerges as a pivotal topic, representing insights generated by AI that are not direct derivatives of prompts, but rather novel contributions. I consider the governance implications of NDC, emphasizing the need for discursive validation and alignment with project values. Additionally, I discuss the SCI framework as a potential breakthrough in consciousness science, evaluating its role as both an independent contribution and a validation of the HAIMU methodology. Through this examination, I highlight the collaborative potential between humans and AI in producing meaningful, structured, and innovative work. Facebook PageYouTube ChannelInstagramPayPal
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