Meta Treks: A Star Trek Philosophy Podcast

Exocomps and Artificial Intelligence.  Is it possible for non-biological beings such as androids, robots, or holograms to think? In this episode of Meta Treks, hosts Zachary Fruhling and Mike Morrison explore the arguments for and against the possibility of artificial intelligence. Using the TNG episode "The Quality of Life" as a discussion springboard, Zachary and Mike cover Alan Turing and the Turing Test for artificial intelligence, the mind as a digital computer, Turing machines and emulation, Frank Jackson on qualia and subjective experience, and a Klingon-inspired retelling of John Searle's famous "Chinese Room" thought experiment as an objection to the possibility of artificial intelligence.  Chapters Welcome to Episode 11 (00:01:05) Synopsis of "Quality of Life" (00:01:37) Artificial Intelligence in Star Trek and the Definition of Life (00:03:40) Spontaneity and Beards (00:23:51) Alan Turing and The Turing Test (00:30:06) Turing Machines and Emulation (00:45:47) Frank Jackson on Qualia and Subjective