I See an Apple, AI Does Not: How the Universe Thinks Through Us

By Ernst Willem van den Bergh

Two decades of research into the possibility of artificial consciousness led me to a clear conclusion: it's a dead-end street. Once I saw this, I abandoned the work-and turned instead to what I believed was a more fruitful pursuit.

Today, with the rise of sophisticated language models and the growing (though unfounded) fear that these systems may one day become conscious, it feels like the right moment to revisit that early work.

What you'll find in this book is not a blueprint, but a framework-a starting point for anyone interested in the deeper nature of consciousness, perception, and the limits of artificial intelligence.

Written in a clear and accessible style, these essays avoid jargon and unnecessary complexity. The ideas may be deep, but they're not hidden behind technical barriers. This is an open invitation to explore a new way of thinking about mind, matter, and meaning.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCRZQTBQ
• ISBN13: 9798287553685
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.7" x 9.6"