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Philosophical zombies
RE: Philosophical zombies
(March 5, 2018 at 10:09 pm)polymath257 Wrote:
(March 5, 2018 at 8:18 pm)Hammy Wrote:

...and you would say that even when one is and the other isn't?

The definition I would use to determine sentience would say that isn't possible.

The very beginning of my hypothetical was "if it were possible" though lol.
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RE: Philosophical zombies
(March 7, 2018 at 2:54 pm)Hammy Wrote:
(March 5, 2018 at 10:09 pm)polymath257 Wrote: The definition I would use to determine sentience would say that isn't possible.

The very beginning of my hypothetical was "if it were possible" though lol.

So, I'd need to change the definition. How would you suggest I change it?
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