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Author dismisses 'conscious AI' debate as baseless

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The author argues that not all arguments constitute genuine debates, using astrology and Santa Claus as examples of topics lacking factual basis. They contend that the concept of "conscious AI" is similarly not a subject for legitimate debate, implying it is not a real phenomenon. AI

RANK_REASON The item is a social media post expressing an opinion on a philosophical concept, not a verifiable event or release.

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Author dismisses 'conscious AI' debate as baseless

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark_Harbinger ·

    Just because people stupidly argue about something doesn't mean there's a "debate about..." it. You can argue about whether Astrology works or not. Doesn't matt

    Just because people stupidly argue about something doesn't mean there's a "debate about..." it. You can argue about whether Astrology works or not. Doesn't matter. It's not real. Or Santa Clause. (A: no) Or Global Warming. (A: yes) ...Or "conscious # AI " (A: no)

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