Public Outreach &
Science Communication
Sharing and disseminating knowledge about consciousness is at the heart of BAMΞ’s work. We strive to connect the field with the wider public, making its research, progress, and insights accessible to all.
This page contains selected essays, articles, and videos aimed at the general public.
Essays & News Coverage
Gibt es mich wirklich, Anil Seth?
Die Zeit interview on consciousness and the self, featuring BAMΞ Advisory Board member Anil Seth. In German.
17 September 2025
The ‘Pivot Penalty’
Nature News feature on systemic difficulties in switching academic fields, featuring BAMΞ member Johannes Kleiner.
28 May 2025
"Bestätigen Sie, dass Sie ein Mensch sind" – sehr gerne. Aber wie?
Die Zeit essay on consciousness and being human, featuring BAMΞ member Johannes Kleiner. In German.
27 February 2025
Language doesn’t perfectly describe consciousness. Can math?
Vox feature on how mathematics can describe consciousness, featuring BAMΞ member Johannes Kleiner.
28 May 2024
KI-Sprachmodell sorgt für Aufruhr – hat es ein Bewusstsein?
Tagesanzeiger Zürich article on AI consciousness, featuring BAMΞ member Johannes Kleiner. In German.
27 March 2024
"Die KI sollte uns mögen"
Süddeutsche Zeitung piece on AI consciousness, featuring BAMΞ member Johannes Kleiner. In German.
12 April 2024
The Consciousness Wars: Can Scientists ever Agree on How the Mind Works?
Nature News feature on testing theories of consciousness, featuring BAMΞ members Johannes Kleiner and Rony Hirschhorn.
18 January 2024
AI Consciousness: Scientists Say We Urgently Need Answers
Nature News feature about a United Nations commentary on AI consciousness, featuring BAMΞ members Lenore Blum, Jonathan Mason, and Johannes Kleiner.
21 December 2023
Kann eine KI ein Bewusstsein haben?
Spektrum der Wissenschaft essay on AI consciousness, written by BAMΞ members Johannes Kleiner and Robin Lorenz. In German.
25 October 2023
124 Forscher kritisieren populäre Bewusstseinstheorie
MIT Technology Review via Heise.de on criticism of theories of consciousness, featuring BAMΞ's Johannes Kleiner. In German.
27 September 2023
AI creators must study consciousness, experts warn
BBC report on an open letter on AI consciousness initiated by BAMΞ members Lenore Blum, Johannes Kleiner, Jonathan Mason, and Robin Lorenz.
26 April 2023
Experts warn AI creators should study human consciousness in open letter
Fox News report on an open letter on AI consciousness initiated by BAMΞ members Lenore Blum, Johannes Kleiner, Jonathan Mason, and Robin Lorenz.
27 April 2023
AI Sparks Call To Accelerate Consciousness Research
Forbes report on an open letter on AI consciousness initiated by BAMΞ members Lenore Blum, Johannes Kleiner, Jonathan Mason, and Robin Lorenz.
1 June 2023
Here. There. Everywhere?
New Scientist cover story feature about mathematical research on a formal theory of consciousness, featuring BAMΞ members Sean Tull and Johannes Kleiner.
2 May 2020
Public Talks & Lectures
Short introductions and deep dives into current topics in consciousness science, presented by BAMΞ researchers and invited guests.
Public evening event on AI Consciousness at the Models of Consciousness 5 conference at Bamberg University on October 1, 2024.
Accessibility: Where possible, videos include captions and downloadable transcripts. If you need an accessible format, contact us and we’ll help.