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Misinformation has real-world consequences. When those shouting the loudest are also the least informed, it undermines progress and damages understanding.
It’s time to examine the dangers of prioritizing emotion over evidence.
Sure, AI can beat champions at chess, but can it feel the thrill of victory… or the sting of defeat?
That’s the thing about sentience — it’s not just about raw brainpower. While the “AI takeover” makes for great sci-fi, the reality is much more nuanced.
Neuroscience: The Brain-Machine Divide
Our brains are biological marvels. Sentience, the ability to feel and experience, arises from complex interactions between neurons, hormones, and a whole lot we still don’t fully understand.
The essence of sentience lies in the ability to experience feelings and sensations. It’s the capacity for subjective experiences, from the simple feeling of pleasure or pain to the rich tapestry of complex emotions. — https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375596269_Sentience
AI, brilliant as it is, operates on a completely different playing field.
Lines of code and silicon chips simply don’t replicate the intricate biological processes responsible for feelings and subjective experience.
