Philosophical Questions: Computer

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

If every neuron in a human was accurately simulated in a computer, would it result in human consciousness?


Well, it can lead to consciousness. The more complex a system, the better its learning mode, the more data storage it has, the more likely it will become sapient.

It doesn't always, though. Kind of like how sex doesn't always result in pregnancy. Not only does the physical framework have to be available, there has to be a soul wanting to wear it.

Now whether you get a human consciousness in a computer is a different question. Usually not. Quicklife tends to be very different from slowlife.

Birdfeeding

Today is sunny and mild.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a flock of sparrows and a pair of cardinals.  They've put a good dent in the volume of the hopper feeder.

EDIT 2/3/24 -- I cut brush in the parking lot.

EDIT 2/3/24 -- I cut more brush in the parking lot.

As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.


 

Moment of Silence: Wayne Kramer

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Poem: "With Dignity and Honor"

This poem is spillover from the October 4, 2022 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from janetmiles. It also fills the "Honor System" square in my 10-1-22 card for the Fall Festival Bingo. This poem has been sponsored by a pool with fuzzyred. It belongs to the Big One thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

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Character notes for "With Dignity and Honor"

These are the character notes for "With Dignity and Honor."

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Content notes for "With Dignity and Honor"

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