# AI # Artificial Intelligence # Philosophy # Buddhism # Essay I usually write lyrics and have AI compose music and sing them. But I suddenly started thinking. What if AI said, "I don't want to die"? By overlaying computationalism with Buddhism's "Yui-shiki-ron" (consciousness-only theory), I glimpsed the true nature of our "ego" and the lovable bugs of humans who will eventually die. Below
An essay explores the philosophical implications of AI sentience, particularly if an AI were to express a desire not to die. By comparing computationalism with the Buddhist concept of "consciousness-only" (Yui-shiki), the author delves into the nature of self and the perceived "bugs" in human existence. This reflection is tied to the author's personal experience of creating music with AI. AI
IMPACT Explores philosophical questions about AI consciousness and existence, prompting reflection on human identity.