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Philosopher argues possible qualia are self-dependent

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The author explores the nature of qualia, specifically focusing on whether a "possible red" experienced by a hypothetical mind is equivalent to actual red. They distinguish between "open" qualia (currently experienced) and "closed" qualia (not currently observed), arguing that if closed qualia lack qualitative states, then "possible qualia" are meaningless. The piece posits that qualia are self-dependent, meaning their properties are intrinsic and not derived from external factors, suggesting that a possible quale's reality is independent of whether the mind experiencing it is real or merely possible. AI

RANK_REASON This is a philosophical essay discussing the nature of qualia, not a report on a specific event or release.

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Philosopher argues possible qualia are self-dependent

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · avturchin ·

    Possible red is red

    <p><span>An interesting property of numbers is that their properties do not change if we discuss 25 apples or 25 possible apples or just 25 – it is still 5x5 = 25. Possible 25 has the same property as real 25.</span></p><p><span>Here I suggest that the same property belongs to qu…

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