Paul Thagard on AI, Animal Consciousness, and Human Intelligence
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Exploring Recursion, Consciousness, and Morality
The chapter delves into the significance of recursion in human intelligence and its role in language, vision, and music, shaping complex thoughts and expressions. It compares intelligence and consciousness in animals like dogs, cats, and elephants, highlighting the differences and similarities with human abilities. The discussion expands to philosophical debates on consciousness, scientific methods for truth discovery, and ethical considerations towards animals, touching on topics like panpsychism and animal cognition.
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