How to Think About AI Consciousness With Anil Seth
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Metaphor Hazards and Biological Naturalism in Understanding Consciousness
Metaphors like the brain as a computer can lead to confusion if taken too literally. Consciousness may be a property unique to living systems, akin to metabolism. Biological naturalism suggests that consciousness cannot be simply equated to computation. This view challenges the assumption underlying discussions of AI consciousness. Using the latest technology as a metaphor for the mind may warp our understanding of consciousness and even alter the way we interact with the world.
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