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James Hughes on AI Consciousness: Buddhism & Posthuman Futures

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Consciousness, AI, and Ethical Perspectives

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between consciousness and artificial intelligence, contrasting emergentist views with Buddhist perspectives on dualism. It discusses ethical dilemmas in AI decision-making, the necessity for empathetic understanding, and implications of using sex robots within moral frameworks. Additionally, it explores the concept of personal identity through various philosophical lenses, challenging traditional notions of self and considering the impact of future technologies on our understanding of identity.

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