Values can be reduced to facts about the experiences and related well-being of the minds of concious beings. Since we know the human brain is the physical existence of the memories and personality of concious beings, we will be able to, eventually ,map these experiences and the related effect on the well-being of individuals. Based on this logical [...]

I previously discussed how Henry Markram claimed to be able to build an artificial brain within 10 years time, so I thought it would be apt to show footage of a lecture he gave at TED regarding this topic. I still find this idea to be fascinating along with all the moral, scientific and philosophical [...]