Integrated Information Theory Courses and Certifications

Models of Consciousness Conferences

Generalised Integrated Information Theories

Exploring generalizations of Integrated Information Theory to address technical issues and extend applicability beyond classical systems, using category theory and process theories.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Models of Consciousness Conferences

An Integrated Information Decomposition Account of Emergent Mental Phenomena

Explore the intersection of Integrated Information Theory and Partial Information Decomposition to understand consciousness and causal emergence, offering new perspectives on mental phenomena and selfhood.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Models of Consciousness Conferences

Integrated Information in the Active Inference Framework

Explore how active inference agents integrate information and consciousness through unified perception and action selection, with insights into information-theoretic measures and agent-environment interactions.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Consciousness in Biological and Artificial Brains

Exploration of consciousness in biological and artificial brains, discussing Integrated Information Theory and why digital systems may never truly experience consciousness like humans do.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How can we experimentally probe consciousness? Neuroscientist Christof Koch guides you through the research he conducts at the Allen Institute for Brain Science.

• World Science U
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

Models of Consciousness Conferences

David Chalmers – Consciousness and the Collapse of the Wave Function

Explore the intriguing theory of consciousness collapsing quantum wave functions, combining integrated information theory with quantum collapse dynamics and discussing potential experimental tests.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Whispering Mind - The Enduring Conundrum of Consciousness

Explore the enigma of consciousness with leading researchers, delving into its neurobiological basis, potential existence beyond humans, and fundamental biochemical processes underlying the mind's mysteries.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

MITCBMM

Is a Turing Test for Intelligence Equivalent to a Turing Test for Consciousness?

Explore the distinction between intelligence and consciousness in AI systems, examining neural correlates, theories of consciousness, and implications for future technology.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

World Science Festival

The Biology of Consciousness

Neuroscientist Christof Koch explores the biology of consciousness, discussing modern understanding, neural correlates, and integrated information theory in this insightful lecture.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Models of Consciousness Conferences

A Vector Model of How Consciousness as Integrated Information Makes a Causal Difference

Explore a vector model of consciousness based on Integrated Information Theory, examining how phenomenal experiences can exert causal influence on physical substrates.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Models of Consciousness Conferences

How Morphological Computation Shapes Integrated Information in Embodied Agents

Exploring the relationship between morphological computation and integrated information in embodied agents, highlighting their antagonistic nature and impact on brain-body-environment interactions.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Models of Consciousness Conferences

Computing Meaning from Conceptual Structures in Integrated Information Theory

Explores computing compositional meaning in Integrated Information Theory using category theory and distributional semantics, addressing the role of meaning in conscious experience.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Models of Consciousness Conferences

Integrated Information Theory - A Perspective on Weak and Strong Versions

Explores 'weak' and 'strong' versions of Integrated Information Theory, discussing its potential to explain consciousness and highlighting key empirical evidence and theoretical challenges.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

A Life of the Mind - Intellectual Journey with Daniel Dennett

Renowned philosopher Daniel Dennett reflects on his intellectual journey, exploring key ideas in cognitive science and philosophy while emphasizing the value of mistakes in the pursuit of knowledge.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Models of Consciousness Conferences

What Do Theories of Consciousness Predict About the Onset of Infant Consciousness?

Explores predictions of major consciousness theories on infant consciousness onset, examining higher-order, global workspace, integrated information, and recurrent processing theories.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk