Author: Greg Hildenbrand
I am a contemplative spiritual director, author, and a leader of contemporary and blended worship at First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas. I am a happily married father of two awesome, adult children. I write a blog, Life Notes, every week and have published numerous books and music CDs, all of which are available on my website and other typical outlets. I enjoy writing, both music and text, and exploring and experiencing where spirit meets matter, in both seen and unseen ways.
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 3
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 3 "Consciousness is the capacity to have subjective experience – there being something it feels like to be you.”[1] ChatGPT The past couple of weeks I have intentionally minimized the abilities of AI as it relates to consciousness, which I do not believe it is capable of attaining, at least … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 3
Podcast of “Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 2”
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 2
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 2 "Consciousness is the capacity to have subjective experience – there being something it feels like to be you.”[1] ChatGPT In 1440 CE the printing press was invented, which eventually allowed for the mass production of printed books for the first time in history. Of course, due in part to … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness, Part 2
Podcast of “Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness”
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness
Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness "Consciousness is the capacity to have subjective experience – there being something it feels like to be you.”[1] ChatGPT Is artificial intelligence (AI) conscious? Can it become so? I was discussing these questions with my friend and author, Bryan Welch. He, in his sometimes-annoyingly direct manner, said, “Why don’t you ask … Continue reading Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness
Podcast of “Levels of Consciousness, Part 4”
Levels of Consciousness, Part 4
Levels of Consciousness, Part 4 "The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness."[1] Lao Tzu In order to better understand how consciousness may exist in levels of awareness, only some of which are perceptible to us, it can be helpful to consider other, more familiar aspects of reality … Continue reading Levels of Consciousness, Part 4
Podcast of “Levels of Consciousness, Part 3”
Levels of Consciousness, Part 3
Levels of Consciousness, Part 3 "The key to growth is the introduction of higher dimensions of consciousness into our awareness."[1] Lao Tzu In order to place universal or divine consciousness into context, it is important to understand that all awareness is contained within the universal consciousness. Our daily awareness, or our reality, is but a … Continue reading Levels of Consciousness, Part 3
