Roger Penrose argues that AI systems are computational tools lacking true consciousness, which he believes requires non-computable physics beyond current quantum mechanics. He emphasizes that intelligence inherently involves consciousness, making the term 'artificial intelligence' misleading, and suggests that current AI systems process data without genuine understanding.
A personal reflection challenges the notion of 'liking money', viewing it instead as a necessary tool for survival rather than something to be emotionally attached to. The author expresses discomfort with the concept of loving money, preferring to focus on the experiences and security it enables rather than the currency itself.
Mary Midgley's rejected 1950s BBC radio script 'Rings and Books' made a groundbreaking observation about how most canonical philosophers were unmarried men, suggesting this influenced their abstract approach to philosophy. Her work challenged traditional epistemology by highlighting how embodied experiences and domestic life could provide valuable philosophical insights, anticipating key concepts in feminist philosophy.