Only conscious organisms possess true intelligence. — AlienFromEarth
observation holds no bearing over the fact that P-zombies are not truly intelligent therefore lack consciousness. — AlienFromEarth
There is no difference between an organism which is self-conscious and one that appears self-conscious but is not unless we can observe a difference, either physical or behavioral. — T Clark
which is troubling; it makes consciousness seem less meaningful. — AJJ
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