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Answers to "can we give consciousness to AI" is heavily dependent on how you define consciousness in the first place. Many definitions can coexist, some more a
by donmatito 10y ago
Answers to "can we give consciousness to AI" is heavily dependent on how you define consciousness in the first place.
Many definitions can coexist, some more actionable than others. "Being aware of the existence of oneself in the world, and being able to reflect on oneself's decision" seems relatively practical. So, Self-perception + self-reflection = consciouness (as a definition)
From this starting point, it seems reasonable to derive that consciousness can arise from 1) mental representation of the world that include oneself 2) empathy for others (I can guess why this other worker has taken this decision) that, once applied to the actions of the self as if it were an external agent, gives self-reflection.
- platz 10y agoSo then an x86 emulator running on x86 means the thing is conscious? No.. This is just pushing the essence of the problem onto the word 'aware'