#67 Classic episode – David Chalmers on the nature and ethics of consciousness

<p><b>Rebroadcast: this episode was originally released in December 2019.</b><br></p><p> What is it like to be you right now? You're seeing this text on the screen, smelling the coffee next to you, and feeling the warmth of the cup. There’s a lot going on in your head — your conscious experience. </p><p> Now imagine beings that are identical to humans, but for one thing: they lack this conscious experience. If you spill your coffee on them, they’ll jump like anyone else, but inside they'll feel no pain and have no thoughts: the lights are off. <...