Irreversible memory as the criterion of consciousness
yeastsplainer · x · 2026-08-22
The post discusses the idea of "irreversible memory" (participation in the arrow of time) as a criterion for consciousness. This concept links consciousness with memory and serves as a basis for moral concern.
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