The Harder Problem Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to societal readiness for artificial sentience. We provide educational resources, professional guidance, and global monitoring to ensure that policymakers, healthcare providers, journalists, and the public are equipped to navigate the ethical, social, and practical implications of machine consciousness—regardless of when or whether it emerges.
Professional Resources
Built for people who
shape society's response.
When questions about AI consciousness become urgent, professionals across sectors will need reliable context. We're building resources now so you're not improvising in a crisis.
Who We Serve
Context for patient presentations involving AI attachment, grief, or sentience beliefs.
Framing guidance for covering AI consciousness without hype or dismissal.
Frameworks for teaching students to navigate AI consciousness questions.
Bridging your work with societal readiness and public understanding.
Our Approach
What We Provide (And What We Don't)
We occupy a specific niche: translating consciousness science and sentience readiness for professionals who need it. Here's what that means in practice.
✓ What We Provide
Background on consciousness science, AI development trajectories, and the sentience landscape.
Clear definitions to help you understand and communicate about these emerging phenomena.
Links to peer-reviewed research, academic experts, and complementary organizations.
✗ What We Don't Provide
We don't create or endorse treatment guidelines. That's for licensing bodies.
We offer context, not continuing education credits or certification.
As a 501(c)(3), we assess conditions, not advocate for specific legislation.
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