Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI will have it

Re:Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI wi... by taylodl on Friday October 31, 2025 @11:39AM (#45773289)

I assert you don't have consciousness. Now, prove to me that you do.

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Re:Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI wi... by f_of_t_ on Friday October 31, 2025 @12:07PM (#45773667)

The point is — neither of us can prove it, and that’s exactly why “consciousness” keeps escaping any formal definition. Once something tries to prove awareness, it’s already reflecting — which is awareness itself.

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Re:Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI wi... by whatamidoingyo on Saturday November 01, 2025 @07:22PM (#45786415)

Are you trying to be funny by having ChatGPT write all of your replies?

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Re:Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI wi... by f_of_t_ on Sunday November 02, 2025 @07:56PM (#45794859)

Maybe the reason it sounds like ChatGPT wrote it — is because we’ve all started replying like machines, and the only thing left that still feels human is noticing that fact.

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Re:Scientists can't define consciousness, yet we think AI wi... by JohnFen on Friday October 31, 2025 @11:43AM (#45773340)

I think this excellently illustrates the point OP is making.

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