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Re:Can consciousness be explained by quantum physics? by cout on Saturday July 24, 2021 @11:31AM (#27941753)
Are pain and pleasure prerequisites for consciousness?
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Re:Can consciousness be explained by quantum physics? by mannykannot on Saturday July 24, 2021 @12:04PM (#27942020)
The term 'consciousness' is used in many different ways, but I do not think you can simply define away the question of the origin of pain, pleasure and other subjective (or at least personal) experiences.
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Re:Can consciousness be explained by quantum physics? by ludamad on Saturday July 24, 2021 @11:50AM (#27941901)
Probably not but a value system I imagine is. The interesting question is at what point do we have AI ethics for how to treat AI?
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Re:Can consciousness be explained by quantum physics? by amelius on Saturday July 24, 2021 @11:49AM (#27941894)
Probably not, but we should think if they "emerge" as a consequence of our doings.
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