Can AI Be Conscious? with Chris Niebauer

AI can think. But does that mean it's conscious?My friend and returning guest Chris Niebauer is a neuropsychologist and the bestselling author of No Self, No Problem, The No Self, No Problem Workbook, and his new book, The Abstract Mind. He has spent years exploring the relationship between the brain, the thinking mind, and consciousness, which makes him the perfect person to join me for this fascinating conversation about AI.In this episode, we explore a question that is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Can artificial intelligence actually be conscious? The answer may depend on something even more fundamental: whether thinking and consciousness are the same thing.Our conversation challenges the enormous value our society places on the thinking mind and considers what AI might be revealing about our own consciousness. If a machine can think faster and perhaps even better than we can, what does that tell us about who we really are? We explore consciousness as something far greater than thought, intuition as a deeper form of knowing, and what becomes possible when the mind stops running the show and becomes a tool for something greater.Key takeaways from this episode: Thinking and consciousness are not the same thing. AI's ability to manipulate language and information doesn't necessarily answer the question of whether it is conscious. We have spent centuries defining ourselves by our ability to think. AI may be forcing us to reconsider whether thinking is really what makes us who we are. The thinking mind is an extraordinary tool, but we may rely on it far more than we need to. If consciousness doesn't originate in the brain, we may need to rethink what it means for AI to be conscious. Intuition comes from a deeper place than thought. When we quiet the thinking mind, we create more space for that deeper knowing to guide us. The mind doesn't have to lead. It can become a tool for intuition, allowing us to move through life with greater flow, ease, and trust. Maybe the rise of artificial intelligence isn't just asking us to understand machines differently. Maybe it's inviting us to understand ourselves differently too. Explore more of Chris Niebauer’s work on the mind, consciousness, and the science of self at ChrisNiebauerPhD.com What if the way we think is also what keeps us stuck? Dive deeper into that idea in Chris Niebauer’s new book, The Abstract Mind:https://chrisniebauerphd.com/books/the-abstract-mind/   Join me and Dr. Larry Farwell for The Science of Creating Miracles retreat. Find the latest event details here: https://cactusblossomretreat.com/upcoming-events-two Join me and Cirak for Amplify Your Intuition, a 4-day immersive retreat at Cactus Blossom Retreat. Find the latest event details here: https://cactusblossomretreat.com/upcoming-events-two  Book an intuitive reading or coaching session with me wherever you are in the world! Meet your spirit guide and receive a message. Join the Intuitive Connection Premier Community  Experience a one-of-a-kind in-person retreat experiences at Cactus Blossom Retreat in Escondido, California  Connect and learn with me here:WebsiteInstagramFacebook Connect with like-minded souls in the Intuitive Connection Community Facebook Group Download a copy of my Free Activate Your Intuition Ebook Discover My Online Courses:Activating Your IntuitionThe Journey of Your Soul: Understanding ReincarnationSpirit Guides: How to Connect to Your Spiritual Support Team Find the books mentioned in the episode here!Disclosure: I am an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. This podcast is a part of the MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network Visit us at www.mindbodyspirit.fm