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How can we assess if someone or something has consciousness? It's not like we have a defined framework with precise rules to tell if something has consciousness
by DeathArrow 2y ago
How can we assess if someone or something has consciousness? It's not like we have a defined framework with precise rules to tell if something has consciousness. In fact this problem might not be solvable.
- somenameforme 2y agoMight not? One stepping into this sort of philosophy with any intent on solving anything is set to be quite disappointed. You have no way of knowing nor testing whether you're the only conscience person in existence. There's even reasonable logic for such scenarios outside of borderline nihilistic views. We're all living through one ridiculously unique and critical era in humanity - internet, AI, space exploration, and more - all packed into a small enough timeframe to experience it all in a single human lifetime, which is a tiny minuscule fraction of the entire time our species has existed? If and when we ever develop the ability to create mind-blanked compelling simulations of the past, this moment will damn sure be one of the eras people will go back to experience. We're even the first era of widespread massive digital surveillance alongside the internet, creating more than enough data to create simulations of people like me - to further immerse you in your solitary world. Of course I am conscience and I certainly assume you are too. But hey, we'll never know until we get to see what, if anything, waits beyond the final curtain.