I agree with some siblings that it's better not to overstate the consequences for our knowledge of mind and consciousness, at least just yet. This level is stil

I agree with some siblings that it's better not to overstate the consequences for our knowledge of mind and consciousness, at least just yet. This level is still half promises. Not saying this can't change a year from now. On the other hand, it is fascinating how much interesting work and theories in the field will be retired, at least for a long time (I allow for a likelihood that some of that could return eventually as better, more concise generalizations). Ten years ago Chomsky and various GOFAI-related stuff could still sound respectable and somewhat plausible. Plenty of people were/are wedded to the concept that you can build machine intelligence as an abstract and intellectually stimulating gentleman pursuit. It was a comfy position in a way. Not surprised about the resistance they are mounting now, though I think academic inertia will allow them to exist for quite some time. They can just move to doing some kind of philosophy also.