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Do computers have consciousness?

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RE: Do computers have consciousness?

December 24, 2013 at 2:43 am

(December 24, 2013 at 12:50 am)MindForgedManacle Wrote: Thanks. Is the science and philosophy in Churchland's book difficult? I've read part of Dennett's "Elbow Room", and I've been meaning to get to "Consciousness Explained" for awhile too.

Churchland's book is basically a primer, untangling the basic issues underlying philosophy of mind. It's an easy and enjoyable read. Very full of ideas.

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Do computers have consciousness? - by The Reality Salesman - December 23, 2013 at 1:15 pm

RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - December 23, 2013 at 1:24 pm

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RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by Tea Earl Grey Hot - December 23, 2013 at 1:50 pm

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RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by The Reality Salesman - December 23, 2013 at 2:38 pm

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RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by The Reality Salesman - December 23, 2013 at 4:53 pm

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RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by MindForgedManacle - December 24, 2013 at 12:50 am

RE: Do computers have consciousness? - by Angrboda - December 24, 2013 at 2:43 am

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