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> Consciousness is the “living” part of your experience - that which experiences. That's circular, what is experience, what is "that which"? I propose a simple
by visarga 3y ago
> Consciousness is the “living” part of your experience - that which experiences.
That's circular, what is experience, what is "that which"? I propose a simple definition - consciousness is what informs actions, and optimises actions to benefit the agent.
That's a concrete definition, without subjective elements.
- xmonkee 3y agoSure, but it entirely leaves off subjective experience.
- simonh 3y agoIt also defines Roombas, and even simple sense/response feedback loop systems as conscious entities. Is a carburetor conscious?
- visarga 3y agoIt's all in there. Consciousness decides actions, it's embedded in every action. Actions change the future timeline, there is consequence in actions, and they provide feedback. It feels like something because it matters how you react. You could die if you don't react correctly, for example.