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David Hsing

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Artificial Consciousness Remains Impossible (Part 3)

The claim that all things are conscious (including AI) misunderstands the meaning of the term
Even if panpsychism is true, the subsequent possible claim that “all things are conscious” is still false because it commits a fallacy of division. Read More ›
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Artificial Consciousness Remains Impossible (Part 2)

A machine no more “does things on its own” than a catapult flings by itself.
Randomness is a red herring when it comes to serving as an indicator of consciousness. Read More ›
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Artificial Consciousness Remains Impossible (Part 1)

The cherished fiction of conscious machines is an impossibility
Artificial intelligence that appears to be conscious is a Consciousness Room, an imitation with varying degrees of success. Read More ›