Is consciousness computable? The debate that decides immortality in 20 years
fkasummer · x · 2026-11-03
cremieuxrecueil argues that if consciousness is computable, we'll likely achieve immortality within about 20 years — and if it isn't, the problem becomes far harder. fkasummer amplifies the question: do you think consciousness is computable, and why does computability matter to consciousness at all?
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