The distinction between intelligence and consciousness
The author points to fruit fly simulations modeled on real brains as systems that can be highly intelligent without necessarily being conscious.
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A post challenges computationalist theories of consciousness, arguing that fruit fly simulations modeled on real brains can be highly intelligent but need not be conscious. The author says keeping intelligence and consciousness distinct is important as intelligent systems of uncertain consciousness proliferate.
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