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> In sum, we propose that consciousness is the result of the continued presence of homeostatic feelings.
by asplake 3y ago
> In sum, we propose that consciousness is the result of the continued presence of homeostatic feelings.
- aatd86 3y agoI don't understand what you imply by this quote. A running machine would just have different homeostatic measurements.
- asplake 3y agoI didn’t see anything in your post describing either feelings or homeostasis. That’s its core thesis
- aatd86 3y agoI see. When they say feelings, I reckon they mean sensations. Not emotions. Homeostasis is just about the delta measurement/ variation being sufficient. Because humans are all different from each other and therefore, an absolute measure wouldn't make any sense. In that regard, a running machine awaiting for input also has homeostatic feelings. Just not necessarily the same ones as a human but likewise for a bat relying on sonar or a blind mole. So it's not really a point of contention at all here. :)