Higher-order theory variant: beliefs about perceptual states may suffice for experience
kanair · x · 2026-10-20
kanair extends the thread: under a version of higher-order theory, merely holding beliefs about perceptual states at this identity layer could be considered sufficient for subjective experience.
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