The Cognitive Revolution · Saturday, August 8, 2026
According to Dan Balsam, researchers at Good Fire are currently focusing discussions on the complex issues surrounding AI welfare and consciousness. This focus is partly driven by recent research in the field.
“He also shares some of his favorite use cases of Silico so far, dispels internet rumors about hidden research agendas at Good Fire, stating plainly that there are none, and even offers a glimpse into what the researchers at Good Fire are actively discussing around the lunch table these days, which perhaps unsurprisingly, given recent research, emphasizes the mysteries around AI welfare and consciousness.”