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Ask HN: Will people avoid quantum computers due to subjective experience fears?
Research suggests that quantum effects may be important for subjective experience in animals, so some people might choose to avoid using quantum computers to prevent potential suffering.
- dave4420 2y agoPeople say all sorts of things about mobile phone masts, but they don’t give up their phones.
- amichail 2y agoI meant potential suffering experienced by the quantum computer.
- ungreased0675 2y agoExplain that a little more please?
- amichail 2y agoSee: https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-affirms-quantum-basis-for-consciousness-a-paradigm-shift-in-understanding-human-nature/ https://scitechdaily.com/groundbreaking-study-affirms-quantu...
- dave4420 2y agoI have not noticed any of the people who believe that LLMs are conscious to make the leap to concluding that using LLMs is morally wrong. Maybe I’ve just not heard enough of what they have to say?