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So what? Neurons can be simulated with computers, from which it follows so can a human-like mind. Unless you propose a non-physical source of consciousness.

• allears 3y ago
  No, I don't think that follows. The current model of neurons firing, even if it can be simulated by a computer, does not explain consciousness. Whether the source of consciousness is non-physical, or whether there is some physical explanation, is something we don't know yet.
  • ftxbro 3y ago
    > The current model of neurons firing, even if it can be simulated by a computer, does not explain consciousness. what if it does tho. what if consciousness is a collective phenomenon like how fluid dynamics is different from the quantum chemistry of a single water molecule
  • SenAnder 3y ago
    If consciousness is non-physical (i.e. magic), then yes, all bets are off. But if it is physical, then we don't need an explanation to create it, any more than cavemen needed to know chemistry to cook meat over a fire.