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"And how do you know that a human experienced anything while writing a "heartfelt-seeming" post?" Because I wrote that original post, and I had experiences whi
by garyrob 11y ago
"And how do you know that a human experienced anything while writing a "heartfelt-seeming" post?"
Because I wrote that original post, and I had experiences while writing it. I know that from direct observation and I don't need other evidence.
"Regarding your argument about being aware of the color yellow upthread, have you asked someone that is red-green colorblind how they tell the difference or how they experience red and green? It's clearly not the same as people who can see the full "visible spectrum", so do they not have awareness of those colors??"
Yes, I was wondering if someone would bring that up, but my point wasn't that they have the exact same experience of yellow as me, but rather that they have an experience of a color (or sound, or taste, or anything) at all. And sure, some people experience fewer colors. That doesn't change the argument.
"I asked if it was the same as the difference between colors, he said yes, but more like the difference between teal and a slightly different teal." Interesting!
- Tiksi 11y ago> Because I wrote that original post, and I had experiences while writing it. Well I said "a" heartfelt seeming post, not that specific one. If an AI told me the same thing, what difference would that make? I have nothing but the word of the author. How do I know you're not just an AI, and does it make any difference if you used neurons or transistors to come up with the concepts expressed? To me, the difference is meaningless. > but rather that they have an experience of a color But what defines that experience? Is it not just a wavelength of light hitting your eye, and your brain interpreting it? I also find it interesting that you addressed the questions that were easy to refute, and left most of them unanswered. I am genuinely curious on your thoughts, as I find your conclusions as mystifying as you find mine. EDIT: > And sure, some people experience fewer colors. Ah, but do they experience fewer colors, or do they experience them differently? Since the wavelength of a color isn't what defines experiencing it, then what does? And surely you can't say they don't experience it just because of the wavelength.