[tpaine]

"Since it has been suggested in prior posts to this thread that whatever role consciousness has to play in the understanding of reality, nobody really knows what consciousness is – at least science has managed to elude this question so far." -BB-


Not true. -- At one point I attempted to establish [to exmarine, ims] that consciousness is just a higher level of self awareness. -- IE, -- only a few creatures of higher intelligence can pass the 'mirror test'.
The consensus of researchers in this field seem think there is a direct correlation to brain complexity, - perhaps memory, to conciousness.
We will soon [20 years?] find out if this is possible, as machines become [theoretically] as complex as human minds.

[betty boop]

We will soon [20 years?] find out if this is possible, as machines become [theoretically] as complex as human minds.

Wow. Such good news, tpaine. I just can't wait for the fulfillment of your vision as described here. :^)

P.s.: You have a really low opinion of humanity in general, n'est pas?