AI consciousness discourse returns, prompting philosophy-degree regret and Batman jokes
AndyMasley · x · 2026-10-02
AI consciousness discourse is heating up again: @arthurwright jokes he regrets getting a philosophy degree, while AndyMasley compares himself to an old Batman dusting off a fedora unused for decades — a sign the consciousness debate is re-entering the spotlight.
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