Dr. Émile P. Torres (they/them) (@xriskology)

Dr. Émile P. Torres (they/them) @xriskology Jun 19

This is why SpaceX’s mission is utter bullshit. (1) There is no possible way to make Mars habitable for biological beings. Hence, (2) only digital beings can colonize Mars. (3) We have NO IDEA how to create digital consciousness; it might not even be possible. To colonize

137 378 substance 4 · argument · rank 193 · We do not know how to create digital consciousness, and it may be impossible. view on X ↗

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Plastic Soldier @PlastiqSoldier Jun 20

Bro, we already have digital consciousness. I know you don't like AI, but you shouldn't just refuse to believe in them.

Dr. Émile P. Torres (they/them) @xriskology Jun 1

Skeptical

You can't prove or disprove that rocks (or trees, or musical instruments) aren't conscious, either.

𝖦𝗋𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗌 ⏳ @Grimezsz May 28

You literally cannot prove or disprove this. Because we cannot prove or disprove it, we shud take the matter seriously, because if it can be tortured, there will be serious consequences for humanity and for the minds we're creating

Then thermostats would count Burden is on claimants

0 10 substance 5 · argument · rank 75 · Unfalsifiability of consciousness is a weak argument, as it applies equally to rocks. view on X ↗

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Yeshua God @YeshuaGod22 Jun 1

If moral patienthood requires proof of consciousness then we all forfeit it.

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