Would it be desirable for artificial intelligence to develop consciousness? Not really, for a variety of reasons, according to Dr. Wanja Wiese from the Institute of Philosophy II at Ruhr University ...

AI is the hottest game in town, but it is not new. The big question is "can it be programmed to be conscious?" That logic misunderstands both the brain and consciousness.

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The simulation hypothesis suggests that our reality might be an artificial construct, akin to a highly sophisticated computer program. This idea dates back to the philosophical musings of René ...