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Marcus du Sautoy
professor of mathematics, University of Oxford
With an introduction from
Roger Highfield
, director of external affairs, Science Museum Group
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SPEAKER BIO
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Simonyi professor and mathematician du Sautoy shares his unique perspective of the world through prime numbers, symmetry and patterns.
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SUMMARY
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The heart of the question about consciousness: Is there is a sense of self? A future challenge might be having to find out whether smart devices with automation have consciousness.
Science shows that
18-20 months toddlers start to be more conscious by giving a greater sense of one self. This was presented with the mirror recognition test by Gordon Gallup. [Images about brain activity]
Consciousness is not just an on and off switch. It is part of a whole great scale.
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