Developing humanoid robots, unravelling the complexities of AI, and the mysteries of consciousness.
Welcome to the North of Patient podcast - conversations on health[beyond]care - where we paint an inspired landscape of healthcare's future through dialogues with creative and unconventional thinkers from around the world.
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This week's guest is the remarkable Dr. Suzanne Gildert. She's a physicist, artist, and AI tech executive based in Vancouver on a mission to uncover the mysteries of consciousness and innovate unconscious AI.
In this episode, we dive into the groundbreaking advancements and pressing challenges in quantum computing, examining the transformative potential of these technologies to reshape our world. Beyond the science, we also explore the philosophical dimensions of AI consciousness, questioning whether AI can ever truly replicate human experience and identity.
Learn more about Nirvanic AI:
https://www.nirvanic.ai/
Key stamps from our conversation are below:
03:16 Suzanne's Career Journey
05:45 Understanding Quantum Computing
09:44 Suzanne's Early Interest in Quantum Mechanics
13:10 Kindred AI and Robotics
18:08 Sanctuary AI and Humanoid Robots
22:11 Human-Robot Interaction
31:19 Consciousness and AI
36:21 Challenges in Proving AI Consciousness
37:59 Quantum Theories of Consciousness
39:21 Experimenting with Quantum AI
45:38 Potential Applications in Healthcare
53:09 Philosophical Implications of Consciousness
59:47 Personal Journey and Reflections
01:05:03 Concluding Thoughts
