Countdown to Machine Consciousness

A weekly briefing on credible developments in artificial intelligence, robotics, and computing—and what they imply about the possible emergence of conscious, embodied machine intelligence and its societal consequences.

What this project does

This site offers a weekly synthesis of developments that plausibly bear on the emergence of machine consciousness. The emphasis is not on speed or volume, but on interpretation: situating technical advances within a broader philosophical, ethical, and social context.

In addition to tracking research and systems, the project engages with influential books, essays, and public arguments about the societal impacts of advanced machine intelligence.

What you’ll find here

• Weekly briefings and week-in-review synthesis
• Evidence-labeled links to sources
• Corrections and source suggestions via Comments

Evidence and interpretation

Items referenced on this site are labeled as one of the following:

• Peer-reviewed
• Official release
• Reputable reporting

Evidence is treated as a foundation, not a conclusion. Interpretation, critique, and philosophical reflection are explicit parts of the project.

Details and source lists are maintained on the Sources page.

New here?

If you are new to the project, begin with Start Here, then read Episode 0, which lays out the central thesis, assumptions, and scope.