Consciousness Theory Debate: Paper Doesn't Presuppose Computational Functionalism
rgblong · x · 2026-07-07
Regarding a paper on the theory of consciousness: the author points out that the paper does not claim 'computational functionalism' is superior to 'biological consciousness views' (as predicted by Anil Seth), emphasizing that this neutral stance is not a weakness. This offers an extended interpretation of the paper, touching on the theoretical debates surrounding the attribution of consciousness to AI/LLMs. It relates to the same J-space paper discussion initiated by JackWLindsey, with the notification tag attributed to the author.
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