I finished reading Consciousness Explained by Daniel Dennett last night. I liked the author’s interdisciplinary approach to his theory of consciousness. He accomplished his aim of causing me to think differently, and I expect to continue thinking about what I read when I’m less sleepy. One trivial way the book influenced me is by changing my opinion from “hating AI” to “hating how AI is used today.” I think AI can be more useful in research for understanding consciousness, than as a tool for profit. #Consciousness #Philosophy #Psychology #Neuroscience #AI #Dennett #DanielDennett
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