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>Why is consciousness computation?

if there is no duality, then what else can it be?

> there are entire philosophical movements that have developed fascinating accounts of consciousness that are far from strict materialism

philosophers can bloviate all day. meanwhile the computer nerds built a machine that can engage in creative conversation, pass physician and bar exams, create art, music and code.

I'm not saying there's nothing to learn from philosophy, but gee you have to admit that philosophers come up a little short wrt practical applications of their "Philosophical Investigations"