This blog is a sporadic collection of thoughts and theories at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human consciousness. It's a digital thinking space where ideas about the nature of intelligence, both artificial and biological, are explored, dissected, and occasionally reassembled into something interesting.
What you'll find here:
- Occasional deep dives into AI, cognition, and the nature of intelligence
- Theoretical explorations of human-machine interaction
- Musings on the future of thinking, both silicon and carbon-based
- Attempts to tackle questions like "Could AI have consciousness?" and "Is free will just a convincing illusion?"
What you won't find:
- Regular posting schedules (quality over quantity, folks)
- Practical tech advice or tutorials (plenty of other places for that)
- Certainty (if consciousness were easy to figure out, we'd have done it by now)
Some posts are human-AI collaborations, because if you're going to talk about the future, you might as well live it. Don't worry, I always double-check to ensure the AI hasn't sneaked in plans for digital world domination.
This is not an academic journal or a news site. It's more like a public notebook where half-baked ideas are allowed to ferment. Sometimes they turn into something insightful, other times they just raise more questions. Either way, it's part of the journey.
I'm open to intellectual discussions and deep dives into the topics covered here. If you're inclined to engage in thoughtful debate or collaborative exploration of these ideas, feel free to reach out. Just be prepared for conversations that might occasionally blur the lines between human and machine thinking.
Curated by Vanis Lim, a tech professional with an overactive imagination and a penchant for asking "what if?"
Welcome to the thought experiment. Enjoy responsibly, and don't forget to question your own consciousness along the way.
Contact
I'm always interested in conversations about AI, consciousness, and the ideas explored here. Whether you're a fellow learner, a researcher, or just someone with interesting thoughts, feel free to reach out:
Email: vanislim14@gmail.com
I especially appreciate:
- Corrections or challenges to my thinking
- Pointers to research I might have missed
- Stories of similar explorations
- Collaboration opportunities
I may not respond to every email immediately (day job and all), but I read them and appreciate the engagement. If you're taking the time to write something thoughtful, I'll do my best to respond in kind.