Techumanity No. 12 AI & Consciousness
In this episode, Dr. Kashani delves into one of the most profound and unsettling questions of our age: What is consciousness, and could a machine ever truly have it?

In this episode, Dr. Kashani delves into one of the most profound and unsettling questions of our age: What is consciousness, and could a machine ever truly have it?
In this episode, Dr. Kashani offers a fresh perspective on time as a human-made concept. Drawing from the haunting poetry of Edgar Allan Poe and the groundbreaking insights of Italian quantum physicist Carlo Rovelli, he invites listeners to rethink their understanding of time itself.
In this episode Dr. Tony Kashani discusses ways of seeing the hidden power of AI.
In this episode Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the so-called Tech Revolution and where humanity may be headed with all the advancements in technology. He talks about shared economy and how democratic values can change the dynamics of our economic system along with many other facets of our society.
In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses Metrics and how this technology is transforming societies. He tells the myth of Pandora’s Box and metaphorically injects it into the discussion.
In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses one’s character in the digital age. He examines the Ethics of Virtue in a world where our lives are driven by technology.
In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the notions of identity, modes of being, and phenomenology of existence. He tells the story of Prometheus and makes references to Erich Fromm’s work.
In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses the nature of reality. And, through an allegory, further elaborates on how reality is mediated for us vis-à-vis the media.
In this episode, Dr. Tony Kashani discusses quality of life in the Digital Age.
Dr. Tony Kashani uses two compelling stories, "The Black Dot" and "The Secret of Happiness," to illustrate how we often focus on narrow details while overlooking life's broader beauty. He then connects these parables to the digital age, discussing how technology and pervasive algorithms can reduce our lives to specific, often profit-driven, points of focus, urging listeners to reclaim a holistic perspective.