Can AI Be Conscious: Monk Reacts | Am I? | EP 9

In Am I? Episode #9, philosopher Milo Reed and AI researcher Cameron Berg sit down with Swami Revatikaanta (monk; host of Thinking Bhakti) to explore the Bhagavad Gita’s perspective on consciousness, self, and artificial intelligence.

From Atman and Brahman to the tension between self-development and technological outsourcing, this conversation dives into timeless spiritual insights with urgent relevance today:

* Why Vedānta sees consciousness as spirit, not matter — and what that means for AI

* The danger of outsourcing inner work to machines (and the safe middle ground)

* How the Bhagavad Gita reframes goals, detachment, and self-development

* East vs. West: fear of AI vs. ignorance as illusion

* Atman, Brahman, samsara, and what makes humans “enlivened”

* Whether AI could ever aid the path to enlightenment

* Why monks, sages, and spiritual leaders must be part of the AI debate

This isn’t abstract mysticism — it’s a practical, philosophical exploration of how ancient wisdom collides with cutting-edge AI research, and what it means for our future.

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