Does moral truth exist? In this episode I talk to the philosopher Sharon Rawlette about her work on moral realism, and her pursuit of a universal ethical theory grounded in the intrinsic value of conscious states. We discuss her book, The Feeling of Value, utilitarianism, the deep nature of value, hedonism, darwinian suffering, and Sharon’s belief in the teleological (purpose-driven) nature of reality. 

My Patreon ~ https://www.patreon.com/wakingcosmos

Sharon’s website ~ https://sharonrawlette.wordpress.com/

Consciousness and Moral Realism | Sharon Rawlette

I discuss the philosophy, history and movement of sentientism with Jamie Woodhouse.

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Jamie's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Sentientism

As mentioned in this episode, here is my conversation with David Pearce: https://on.soundcloud.com/suSUP

Jamie's conversation with David Pearce: https://youtu.be/zpjZWJGM5ak?si=a8oWS8lgoEAbBOWu

Is Sentientism the Future of Ethics? | Jamie Woodhouse | The Waking Cosmos Podcast

Philosopher Philip Goff joins me to talk about panpsychism, cosmic fine-tuning, and his hypothesis that the universe is driven to the creation of conscious life and value.

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Philip's website: https://philipgoffphilosophy.com

Does the Universe have a Purpose? Cosmic Fine-Tuning and Consciousness | Philip Goff

We live in a unique time in history, when humanity’s growing technological power risks destroying our vast potential in the universe. The philosopher Toby Ord calls our unique time, "the Precipice." Today Toby joins me on Waking Cosmos to discuss existential risk, artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the far future of life in the universe.

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Toby’s Sites:
Main Website~ https://tobyord.com
The Precipice~ https://theprecipice.com
Toby's Twitter~ https://twitter.com/tobyordoxford

Toby's book, The Precipice is now available in hardback and audiobook. 
The paperback edition will be released in the UK on February 18, and March 23 in the US.

Existential Risk, Artificial Intelligence, and Consciousness | Toby Ord | Waking Cosmos

The universe is an extraordinary place, full of beauty and mystery. And yet, for all of the amazing things that science has discovered, the most surprising and mysterious aspect of reality is… us. 

Through the development of life and mind, the universe glimpses the potential of a subjective dimension, -of value, meaning, and significance. Today growing numbers of scientists and philosophers argue that proper recognition of the existence of consciousness reframes our entire cosmological picture. This series focuses on the extraordinary reality that the universe is waking up.

Existential Risk, Artificial Intelligence, and Consciousness | Toby Ord | Waking Cosmos

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