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maxaw 2 hours ago

Given the the labs are trying to create [super] human-like consciousness, partly through the guidance of huge system prompts, and many philosophers are experts in textual descriptions of consciousness it makes sense

ProllyInfamous 2 hours ago | parent [-]

I just read an entire book about consciousness [0], and now I understand myself even less.

[0] <https://www.amazon.com/World-Appears-Journey-into-Consciousn...>

My key takeaway was this: I feel, therefore I am; not sure if any more conscious than plants.

skeledrew an hour ago | parent [-]

You also communicate with others (not-you). You know that there are others because you can gain knowledge from them, which you didn't have before. And in that knowledge lies awareness of your self and consciousness.

vkou an hour ago | parent [-]

Plants also communicate with others and gain knowledge from them.

Is an elm also conscious?

skeledrew 43 minutes ago | parent [-]

Can't really make a determination on that as we can't communicate with an elm and have a "heart to heart" talk with it.