Varela International Symposium 2024: Sentience and Intelligence: AI, the More-Than-Human, and Us (2 of 6)

The opening of this Varela Symposium focuses on welcoming participants both onsite and online, highlighting access to a vast repository of wisdom through virtual means. The symposium, originally named Zen Brain, was inspired by notable figures in the fields of neuroscience, philosophy, and contemplation. This year’s theme revolves around the exploration of the mind in relation to contemplative states, neural mapping, and artificial intelligence, with an emphasis on understanding the implications of AI from a neurocentric perspective. The program aims to foster a deep, interdisciplinary dialogue, blending scientific insights with contemplative practices to examine complex topics such as the intersection of neuroscience, AI, and phenomenology. To access the resources page for this program, please sign up by clicking here.