RE: Can Consciousness Best Be Explained by God's Existence?
March 31, 2014 at 10:39 am
(This post was last modified: March 31, 2014 at 10:39 am by Alex K.)
(March 31, 2014 at 10:30 am)bennyboy Wrote:(March 31, 2014 at 9:41 am)Pickup_shonuff Wrote: Well, if we could replace the function of neurons with silicon chips and organize them in such a way as to simulate genuine volition, emotion, abstract imagery, etc. in a robot, then an explanation might involve the structural organization of information. But then again, some think consciousness requires a biochemical process.Let's say the cyberbenny 2000 is up and running, and passing the Turing test with flying colors. Let's say it cries and shouts, and trembles when it is threatened. How would we know that we haven't just created a philosophical zombie?
Seriously, how should I possibly know that if I don't even know whether the original isn't one?
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
