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“Why Your Brain Isn't a Computer”
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Title: The Emperor's New Mind
Author: Roger Penrose
Category: Psychology & Human Behavior, Technology & Innovation, AI, Data & the Future, Science & Discovery
Why Your Brain Isn't a Computer: Sam and Sophie dig into Roger Penrose's wild idea that consciousness isn't an algorithm. From the Chinese Room to quantum microtubules, they break down why your mind might be more than a machine.
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