Could organized artificial processes give rise to an experiencing mind?
Urzhul · reddit · 2026-10-16
After watching I, Robot, the poster revives a classic argument: a single cell isn't a person, yet cells organized the right way produce a thinking, feeling human — so sufficiently organized artificial processes could likewise support an experiencing mind. The post invites counterarguments, opening a discussion on emergence, consciousness and AI sentience.
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