The Ghost in the Machine

This course explores the nature of the mind and its relationship to reality from an Artificial Intelligence perspective. It covers topics such as perception, mental representation, agency, consciousness, and selfhood in computational systems like the brain. The course delves into cognitive science, describing the mind as a machine and discussing intelligence as the ability to create models for regulating interactions with the environment. The teaching method involves using concepts from computer science and Artificial Intelligence to explore philosophy of mind, epistemology, consciousness, and the relationship between mind and universe. The intended audience for this course includes individuals interested in Artificial Intelligence, cognitive science, philosophy of mind, and the emergence of consciousness.