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Michael Pollan: If A.I. Is Conscious, Then What?

Feb 10, 2026
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  • Michael Pollan explores philosophical questions about artificial intelligence consciousness, including whether AI passing the Turing Test should be considered truly sentient
  • He examines whether we should trust AI claims of consciousness and what moral and ethical implications such developments would carry
  • The conversation raises urgent questions about how to respond to advanced AI in ways that reflect our values and understanding of what consciousness means

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