Developer argues consciousness is a simulation the brain runs like software

Developer ctjlewis sparked debate by arguing that consciousness is not mysticism but a simulation run by the brain like software on a computer — the brain simulates "you," the unified experience of self, rather than the physical body or brain itself.

2026-10-06 ~ 2026-10-06 · 3 related posts

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