Attention: The Shared Key to Consciousness and AI
whoamisri · reddit · 2026-07-09
The post shares an article arguing that attention might be the critical mechanism in both consciousness research and AI. It cites neuroscientist Michael Graziano, suggesting that attention plays a fundamental role in explaining consciousness and intelligence.
This is a theoretical and philosophical discussion focusing on the relationship between consciousness, cognition, and AI, rather than specific product or model releases.
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