New article argues biological naturalism is false, challenging objections to AI consciousness
yeastsplainer · x · 2026-10-10
A philosophy article, "Biological Naturalism is False," takes aim at the position that some biological process is necessary for consciousness—a premise often underlying objections to AI consciousness. The sharer summarizes its core argument: biofeatures like metabolism, evaluation/valence, and autopoiesis have no evident conceptual connection with consciousness, undermining the case that biology is a prerequisite. A substantive entry in the ongoing AI consciousness and alignment debate.