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Why Richard Dawkins thinks AI is conscious

Why Richard Dawkins thinks AI is conscious

Kim Hill Wants To Know vor 2 Wochen

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Richard Dawkins is in conversation with Kim Hill. Half a century
after The Selfish Gene the controversial evolutionary biologist
reflects on his theories and argues AI could already be
conscious. Richard Dawkins is appearing in Auckland on November
20, 2026, at the Aotea Centre and in Wellington on November 23,
2026, at the Michael Fowler Centre.

Watch the video version of this episode on the RNZ website on
YouTube or TVNZ+.

Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode:
(03:00) Understanding
genes and altruism

(11:08) The rise of AI, its impact on society

(15:08) Is AI a new form of life?

(28:27) The Frightening Possibilities of Genetic Advances

(30:39) The role of religion and our need for belief systems: the
impact of 'The God Delusion'

(35:35) The beauty of science and nature

(37:29) Gender, biology, and language

(45:59) Conservation success stories

(46:49) The future of extinct species revival

Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details