Do you think machine consciousness is possible?
drcode: I am dead certain that it would NOT be possible to achieve consciousness in a computer program.On the other hand, I know if I ever had to debate this question with Daniel Dennett or Eliezer Yudkowsky or any other capable person who believes there's nothing special about "consciousness" I would lose the debate.Attributing a special meaning to consciousness, on the surface, is just as illogical as believing in religion- Neither seems to have a valid defense, as far as I can tell. Therefore, I find it disquieting that I DON'T believe in religion but DO feel so certain that computers can't be conscious.Once you figure out the reason for this apparent inconsistency in my belief system, please let me know :)