Nature Review: AI Consciousness and the Neglected Role of the Body
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-08-25
A Nature review highlights that debates on AI consciousness often stem from a misconception: neglecting the link between mind and body. The book examines how AI, psychology, and philosophy have historically overlooked the embodied aspect of consciousness, emphasizing the body's crucial role and offering a new perspective on the limits of AI perception and cognition.
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