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Human consciousness: Feeling machines that think, not just thinking machines

This article discusses the nature of consciousness and intelligence, contrasting human capabilities with those of machines. It references a quote by Antonio Damasio, suggesting humans are "feeling machines that think," and explores how this relates to design principles that consider human well-being and unconscious processes. The piece contrasts the ability of machines to process information with the human experience of navigating the physical world, such as getting lost in a parking garage. AI

IMPACT Explores the philosophical distinction between machine intelligence and human consciousness, questioning if machines can truly 'feel' or experience the world.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece reflecting on consciousness and design, referencing a quote and a book.

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Human consciousness: Feeling machines that think, not just thinking machines

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    Sensitive machines “We are not thinking machines, we are feeling machines that think” I can use that quote from Antonia Damasio, I think, as I read it

    Gevoelige machines “We are not thinking machines, we are feeling machines that think” Dat citaat van Antonia Damasio kan ik gebruiken, denk ik, terwijl ik het zie, en maak een notitie. Het citaat komt uit Op Mensenmaat van Raoul Maris, een handboek gericht op ontwerpen op menseli…