Video Index
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Review of last class
Review of Gödel's incompleteness theorem. Justin answers a students question. -
Emergent Properties
Layers of meaning, example of computers, from the phsycial transistor level to operating systems. Example of neurons in the brain. -
Human Consciousness
Evolution and human consciousness. Excessive self reflection may not be evolutionarily beneficial. Maslow's heirarchy of needs. Justin answers student questions. -
Class Wrap-up and Discussion
More on emergent properties. Modeling particles using a few simple physics rules. The robustness of the human brain. Justin and Curran field questions from students, and show more computer simulations.