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AI Consciousness? Exploring the Possibility with Prof. Eric Schwitzgebel

"The Cognitive Revolution" | AI Builders, Researchers, and Live Player Analysis

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Consciousness: A Spectrum of Complexity

Consciousness may be defined by the capacity for self-representation and self-awareness, suggesting that only humans and certain advanced mammals or birds possess it. This perspective emphasizes sophisticated cognitive abilities necessary for representing one's mental states. Conversely, an alternative view recognizes the capacity of simpler organisms like snails to learn, integrate their environment, and experience basic affective states, advocating for a broader understanding of consciousness that includes a range of entities. This dichotomy highlights the complexity and variability in defining consciousness across different species.

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