you're basically saying that complex systems have emergent phenomena (epiphenomena) within them that could not have been apparent at the start of such a complex system? This could be called quantum randomness or 'the wave function' at play? — Posty McPostface
what is to prevent future AI from being created? Surely it will want to cripple the human mind in some way as to prevent later competition. — JupiterJess
In any case, I contend that there's a very simple example of 'something that isn't physical' that is right before your metaphorical eyes at every moment - and that's numbers. — Wayfarer
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