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Philosophy

Can artificial intelligence ever achieve genuine consciousness?

@nneka_i28
Yes 44% (25)No 56% (32)
57 votes 39 12 436
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Discussion (12)

R
@rina_s7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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R
@Rock7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@smoke_774f0aea7d ago

My perspective shifted dramatically after reading about near-death experiences.

N
@nina_ok7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

4
K
@kai_nak7d ago

I think we're only scratching the surface of understanding consciousness.

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@isla_f7d ago

I've been following the psychedelic research renaissance closely.

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@leosantos7d ago

Voted yes — personal experience matters as data too.

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@sofia_r7d ago

We need more open-minded scientific inquiry into these phenomena.

PrinM
@PrinM7d ago

The taboo around discussing consciousness is slowly lifting.

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S
@smoke_974297517d ago

The taboo around discussing consciousness is slowly lifting.

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@lucas_mrt1h ago

This question exposes how much our environment shapes our worldview.

2
J
@javier_l451h ago

If aliens were watching us, they'd find our split on this question hilarious.

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