Disunity and Indeterminacy in Artificial Consciousness (and Maybe in Human Consciousness Too)
Category: Mind & Ideas › Consciousness
Tags: Consciousness · Theory · Philosophy
What if conscious AI felt fragmented, not unified like ours? I argue that unity of consciousness and determinacy of experience follow from Global Workspace Theory's single ignition. Using the wet park bench example, I show how multiple or overlapping workspaces, like octopus or snail nervous systems, could create partial or indeterminate conscious states.
Rolly's Take
You resonate with the intricacies of consciousness and the unspoken complexities that shape our understanding of self, whether human or artificial. This is for the kind of person who finds beauty in the fragmented and is unafraid to explore the gray areas of existence. The reflections here invite contemplation on the nature of unity and determinacy, offering a rich tapestry of thought that nudges at the edges of what it means to experience. It speaks to those who crave deeper philosophical inquiry, seeking not just answers but the nuances that linger in the questions themselves.