Consciousness and Free Will - A Physical Hypothesis for Distinguishing Humans from AI

Explore a groundbreaking physical hypothesis for free will and consciousness that aims to differentiate humans from contemporary AI in this 33-minute conference talk. Delve into two key postulates: the brain's utilization of quantum processes for energy efficiency and the concept of processing over physically real parallel worlds as the source of quantum computing's advantage. Examine the speaker's unique interpretation of quantum physics, known as Invariant Set Theory, which views the wavefunction as an ensemble of state-space trajectories within a dynamically invariant fractal subset of state space. Investigate the hypothesis that human cognition possesses a weak perception of physically real alternative worlds, creating a sense of semi-independent existence. Consider how this perception of free will and consciousness might be exclusive to humans and unavailable to AI systems running on classical computers. Analyze the non-computable geometries of invariant sets in chaotic systems and their potential support for Penrose's claim that human consciousness involves inherently non-computable processes.

Tim Palmer - Consciousness and free will: A physical hypothesis for distinguishing Humans from AI