Philosopher: evolving folk intuitions about AI consciousness will reshape the science
dioscuri · x · 2026-09-25
In a debate on AI consciousness, philosopher dioscuri argues that the scientific debate is itself moored in intuitions, so as folk intuitions evolve, they'll ramify into the science. He concedes public opinion won't be univocal — some faith communities, for instance, will push back hard. His fuller treatment appears in "Consciousness, Machines, and Moral Status."
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