10 Best Anil Seth Podcasts in 2026

1. KI-Übersetzung: Gibt es mich wirklich, Anil Seth?

Follow Play Sep 16, 2025 1:09:38
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About Episode Im neuen ZEIT-Podcast Nur eine Frage stellen wir einfache, aber grundlegende Fragen, die viele von uns umtreiben, auf die eine klare Antwort oft schwer zu finden ist. Wir befragen die bestmögliche Expertin, den bestmöglichen Experten, den wir für das jeweilige Thema finden können – so lange, bis wir eine definitive Antwort bekommen.   Diese Version des Podcasts ist nicht das englische Original – sondern eine mit einer KI-Software weitgehend automatisiert übersetzte Variante. Auch die Stimmen von Anil Seth und Jochen Wegner sind nicht echt. Anil Seth hat unserem kleinen Experiment zugestimmt. In der ersten Folge von Nur eine Frage stellen wir dem britischen Neurowissenschaftler Anil Seth eine der grundlegendsten Fragen überhaupt: "Gibt es mich wirklich?"   Anil Seth wurde 1972 in Oxford geboren. Seit über 20 Jahren erforscht der Neurowissenschaftler das Phänomen des Bewusstseins. In seinem Buch Being You – A New Science of Consciousness hat er seine Theorie des Bewusstseins erläutert. Grundgedanke von Seths Bewusstseinstheorie ist: Das Gehirn beobachtet die Welt nicht passiv, sondern es ist genau umgekehrt: Es erschafft sich aktiv die Welt. Seth nennt das "kontrollierte Halluzinationen".   Aber was passiert, wenn das Gehirn in Narkose versetzt wird? Ist Bewusstsein ein Kontinuum, oder ist es entweder an oder aus? Außerdem hat Anil Seth sich viele Gedanken über die Seele gemacht und darüber, ob KI-Systeme wie ChatGPT schon über ein Selbstbewusstsein verfügen.   Seine abschließende Antwort auf die zentrale Frage des Podcasts, ob "Ich wirklich existiere" lautet: "Nein. Aber …"   Aber, weil: Das Ich ist nicht wie ein Stein oder ein Tisch. Aber es ist dennoch so real wie beispielsweise die Farben. Eigentlich gibt es auch sie nicht, sondern nur elektromagnetische Strahlung. Trotzdem sehen wir Farben. Genauso ist es mit dem Ich.    Produktion: Pool Artists Redaktion: Jens Lubbadeh   Alle Folgen unseres Podcasts finden Sie hier. Fragen, Kritik, Anregungen? Schreiben Sie eine Mail an n1f@zeit.de. MORE Podcast Title Nur eine Frage
Podcast Description „Können Maschinen denken?“, „Ist Demokratie die beste Staatsform?“, „Ist Armut erblich?“. Oder: „Existiere ich wirklich?“ Das sind einfache, aber grundlegende Fragen, die viele von uns umtreiben, und auf die eine klare Antwort oft schwer zu finden ist. In dem Podcast „Nur eine Frage“ stellen wir diese vermeintlich simplen „Kinderfragen“ – der bestmöglichen Expertin, dem bestmöglichen Experten, den wir für das jeweilige Thema finden konnten. Wir haken so lange nach, bis wir eine definitive Antwort bekommen, am besten in Form eines klaren „Ja“ oder „Nein“.MORE Guest Anil Seth
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2. Can AI be Conscious? Anil Seth on Sentient Machines

Follow Play Sep 02, 2025 49:21
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About Episode In this thought-provoking episode, host Kartik Hosanagar, faculty co-director of Wharton Human-AI Research, sits down with Anil Seth — neuroscientist, TED speaker, and author of 'Being You' — to explore one of the most fascinating and complex questions of our time: Can machines ever be conscious? Together, they unpack what consciousness really means, why it has puzzled philosophers and scientists for centuries, and how it relates (or doesn’t) to today’s AI systems. From the biological roots of consciousness to the ethical dilemmas of sentient machines, this conversation bridges neuroscience, philosophy, and cutting-edge AI research. Learn more: https://ai.wharton.upenn.edu/creative-intelligence/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39rSsrrRwoYACKvOr19aDY Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-intelligence/id1813418349 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title Creative Intelligence
Podcast Description Welcome to Creative Intelligence, a podcast where we explore the intersection of AI, creativity, and human potential. Hosted by Kartik Hosanagar, Faculty Co-Director of Wharton Human-AI Research, a serial entrepreneur, and the John C. Hower Professor at the Wharton School. Our series premiere launches on May 20, 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Guest Anil Seth
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Is A.I. Conscious? | Neuroscientist Anil Seth

Follow Play Jun 18, 2025 54:03
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About Episode What is consciousness...and, is it changing? On this episode of Giant Leap Taylor Wilson and Joey Lovato talk about the future of the brain with world-renowned neuroscientist Anil Seth. Together they explore some of the mysteries around the brain, the science of awareness, and the complicated ethical and technical discussions unfolding at the place where artificial intelligence meets human consciousness. This episode is a deep dive into the neuroscience of consciousness, and the technology driving discoveries -- mind and machine. If you're interested in consciousness, AI and the mind, if AI can really think, or even how quantum processes could be involved in the machinations of the human brain, tune in. Available wherever you get your podcasts
. OR subscribe to watch every episode in Taylor’s lab right here on YouTube. Website: https://giantleappodcast.org Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/giant-leap-with-taylor-wilson/id1799994450 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5BNeMj71sURs28GrNuhQel?si=7abc48e9aac9495a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2UHQ96am5_mSwYWVzie12A Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GiantLeapPodcast/home Featuring: Anil Seth - Neuroscientist and professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex Taylor Wilson - Nuclear physicist and host of Giant Leap Joey Lovato - Journalist and co-host of Giant Leap Being You by Anil Seth available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Being-You-Science-Consciousness-Bestseller/dp/0571337724/ Keywords: Anil Seth consciousness, brain and AI, neuroscience of consciousness, what is consciousness, is AI conscious, how the brain works, artificial intelligence and the brain, neuroscience podcast, science explained, philosophy of mind, mind vs machine, future of AI, science of awareness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title Giant Leap with Taylor Wilson
Podcast Description A podcast about the future, today. Hosted by nuclear physicist, Taylor Wilson. ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° ° Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Guest Anil Seth
Apple Rating 5.0/5 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. 4. Consciousness: From Zombies to Beast Machines

Follow Play Jun 11, 2025 1:05:36
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About Episode Why is there something it’s like to be you – and could AI ever be truly conscious? In Episode 4 of Leafing Through Science, neuroscientist and bestselling author Anil Seth joins Hedi to explore the mystery at the heart of his acclaimed book Being You: A New Science of Consciousness. From philosophical zombies and the purpose of dreaming, to measuring consciousness like temperature and why brains aren’t computers, Seth unpacks the idea that our experience of reality – and of ourselves – is a kind of waking dream, a “controlled hallucination”, shaped by prediction, perception, and the body’s primal drive to stay alive. His theory of what it means to ‘be you’ challenges how we understand perception – and turns what you thought you knew about yourself on its head. Every two weeks, the new podcast series Leafing Through Science brings together host Hedi Young, Champalimaud Foundation neuroscientist and science communicator, with the authors behind some of the most fascinating non-fiction books in the life sciences. From new releases to timeless classics, we explore everything from consciousness and free will, to alien hands and minds under siege. Expect page-turning ideas, head-spinning science, and eye-opening stories. ? Relevant links: “Being You: A New Science of Consciousness” by Anil Seth More about Anil ⏱️ Chapters: (00:00) Turning People into Objects (01:07) Introduction (02:26) From Vitalism to Consciousness (03:54) A Definition in Progress (06:01) Why Aren’t We Just Zombies? (10:22) The Real Problem of Consciousness (13:34) A Yellow Mug, Not a Blue Teapot (14:41) Can We Build a Consciousness Meter? (25:55) Perception as Controlled Hallucination (34:02) How the Brain Builds Time (38:17) Dreams as Uncontrolled Perception (42:28) Inferring the Body, Just Like the World (44:46) Emotions Holding the Self Together? (46:39) The Beast Machine Theory (51:39) Brains Aren’t Computers (56:08) Would This Robot Be Conscious? (01:02:41) Wrapping Up ?️ Episode Credits: Creator & Series Producer: Hedi Young Concept Development & Curation: Ana Rita Mendes, António Monteiro, Carla Emilie Pereira, Catarina Ramos, Diana Cadete, Hedi Young, João Van Zelst, John Lee, Marta Correia, Thaïs Lindemann and Teresa Fernandes Host: Hedi Young Guest: Anil Seth Graphic Design: Marta Correia Sound Design: João Van Zelst Dissemination: Ana Rita Mendes and Diana Cadete The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Champalimaud Foundation. MORE Podcast Title Leafing Through Science
Podcast Description Every two weeks, the new podcast series Leafing Through Science brings together host Hedi Young, Champalimaud Foundation neuroscientist and science communicator, with the authors behind some of the most fascinating non-fiction books in the life sciences. From new releases to timeless classics, we explore everything from the mysteries of consciousness and free will, to broken hearts, alien hands, and minds under siege. Expect page-turning ideas, head-spinning science, and stories that might just change how you see the world – and yourself. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Champalimaud Foundation.MORE Guest Anil Seth
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5. Does Consciousness Survive Death? Pt. 2 On the Couch

Follow Play Dec 16, 2024 39:51
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About Episode This week leading neuroscientist Anil Seth, and spiritual leader and scholar Swami Sarvapriyananda, join host Lloyd Vogelman on the couch for an unfiltered conversation that digs into the personal side of the Principle of Charity. Can the inevitability of human suffering help us understand the existence of the ‘self’? BIOS Anil Seth is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex, where he is also Director of the Sussex Centre for Consciousness Science. He is also Co-Director of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) Program on Brain, Mind, and Consciousness. 2021 saw the publication of his best selling book, Being You - A New Science of Consciousness. Anil was the founding Editor-in-Chief of Neuroscience of Consciousness (Oxford University Press), Swami Sarvapriyananda is a Hindu monk belonging to the Ramakrishna Order and the Minister and spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. He was in the first group of Hindu swamis to participate as a Nagral Fellow for the year 2019-20 at Harvard Divinity School. He is a well-known speaker on Vedanta teachings and his talks are extremely popular worldwide.  CREDITS Your hosts are Lloyd Vogelman and Emile Sherman   This podcast is proud to partner with The Ethics Centre Find Lloyd @LloydVogelman on Linked in Find Emile @EmileSherman on Linked In and X This podcast is produced by Jonah Primo and Sabrina Organo Find Jonah at jonahprimo.com or @JonahPrimo on Instagram    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. MORE Podcast Title Principle of Charity
Podcast Description Are you ready to burst your filter bubble? To hit pause on righteous anger? Principle of Charity injects curiosity and generosity back into difficult conversations, bringing together two expert guests with opposing views on big social issues. But here’s the twist: as well as passionately advocating their own views, each guest is challenged to present the best, most generous version of the other’s argument. This unique format comes from an ancient idea - the principle of charity - which tells us to seek the truth, not to win the fight; to truly understand the other before we instinctively reject them. The podcast is hosted by Emile Sherman and Lloyd Vogelman. Emile is an Academy and Emmy Award-winning film & TV producer who’s obsessively curious about ideas and holds onto the naïve belief that a generous conversion is still the best way to get to the truth. Lloyd has a doctorate in psychology, spent years as a leader in the fight against apartheid before building reconciliation in South Africa, and describes himself as a recovering extremist who’s passionate about the potential to change our minds. @PofCharity on Twitter, @PrincipleofCharity on Facebook and @PrincipleofCharityPodcast on Instagram. You can find Emile at: @EmileSherman on Twitter, @EmileSherman on Linkedin, You can find Lloyd at: @Lloydvogelman on Linkedin ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Producers: Jonah Primo - Find at Jonahprimo.com or @Jonahprimo on Instagram Bronwen Reid Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Hosts Emile Sherman, Lloyd Vogelman
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Apple Rating 4.9/5 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. #95-Critical Thinking and the Nature of Human Consciousness-with guest Anil Seth

Follow Play Jun 25, 2024 59:20
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About Episode Research and current theories about the nature of human consciousness are explored with guest Anil Seth, Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience at the University of Sussex. Topics include: how human consciousness can be thought of as controlled hallucination, the relationship of human consciousness to critical thinking, how thinking of the brain as a "prediction machine" affects how we form beliefs, and a number of other topics from Professor Seth’s international best selling book: Being You-a New Science of Consciousness.  Dr. Seth has co-authored close to 200 journal publications, and is a regular contributor to the New Scientist, The Guardian, and BBC. MORE Podcast Title Thinking Clearly
Podcast Description In this age of fake news, alternative facts and information overload, this podcast offers cognitive self-defense strategies and topics that will help you understand and master critical thinking in forming your claims beliefs and opinions.MORE Host Bob Froehlich
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 297 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Since Jul 2017 Get Email Contact