Artificial Intelligence and Human Consciousness: A possible dialogue?: Intelligent systems that learn and solve problems autonomously

"AI and Human Consciousness: A Possible Dialogue?" is a book designed for those who want to understand what's really happening in the world of artificial intelligence, without getting lost in technical jargon. It's a fascinating journey along the border between machines and the human mind, where science and philosophy begin to speak the same language.The story begins at the very roots of AI: with Alan Turing and the seminal Dartmouth Conference of 1956, a time when the thought of a machine "thinking" still belonged to science fiction. But from there, an adventure began that changed the world, step by step.The book traces this path with clarity, guiding the reader through the discovery of early models, machine learning, neural systems, and up to the virtual assistants we know today, such as Copilot, Gemini, Grok 3 and ChatGPT.It's not just about understanding “how” these technologies work, but about asking “what” they entail and the “why”: Can they truly understand? Learn? Feel something like emotion? And above all: what's the difference between human thought and an intelligent calculation?A key chapter is dedicated to Explainable AI, which aims to make the decisions made by algorithms more transparent. Because if machines are helping us make important decisions, we deserve to understand the "why" behind their choices.The book also explores different kinds of AI, from "weak" AI, which excels at specific tasks, to "strong" AI, which aspires to think like us, and even to "superintelligence," which remains hypothetical for now but raises serious questions.One of the most original parts is a fictional dialogue between the author and four distinct artificial intelligences. This narrative device works well, bringing to life complex topics like emotion, self-awareness, and purpose, and inviting the reader to pause and reflect.The book also speaks to the here and now: how AI is transforming work, creativity, and everyday daily life—and how it will continue to reshape our world.And, of course, it tackles the ethical dilemma at the heart of it all: Can we entrust machines with power over human lives? And how do we ensure they wield that power responsibly?Ultimately, rather than claim certainty, this book offers perspectives.The idea is that a dialogue between artificial intelligence and human consciousness truly is possible, provided we don't forget what makes us unique: our values, our empathy, and our endless ability to ask questions.