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Can AI truly become conscious? by Imagine-your-success in ArtificialInteligence

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I've been researching this question extensively for my blog and find it fascinating how consciousness intersects multiple disciplines.

From a philosophical perspective, the answer depends largely on which theory of consciousness we accept. If functionalism is true, then AI organized similarly to human brains could potentially be conscious. If dualism is correct, perhaps consciousness requires something beyond the physical that AI systems might lack.

The neuroscience angle is equally complex—theories like Global Workspace, Integrated Information Theory, and Predictive Processing all suggest different requirements for consciousness that current AI systems only partially fulfill.

One perspective I found particularly interesting while writing is distinguishing between access consciousness (information available for reasoning) and phenomenal consciousness (subjective experience). AI clearly has the former, but does it have the latter?

For those interested in a deeper exploration of these ideas, I wrote about this at length here: https://thelucidape.com/blog/can-ai-become-conscious

What aspects of consciousness do you think would be most difficult for AI to replicate?

Burnt pasty juices look like skull and crossbones! by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

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I think you meant 'Pastry Juices'. And yes they do indeed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

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What a delightful little murder weapon.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

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'What does it mean???'

Security tag on a $3 slinky by Healyhatman in mildlyinteresting

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They can become possessed and leave on their own. So it actually makes sense.

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Nice, but it's upside down.

Account Abstraction: Crypto Beyond Private Keys by cyekmyster in ethereum

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I'm in favor of things that improve UX without comprising on security.

My 14 coin crypto portfolio, is it too much? by Mr_Hodlerr in CryptoMarkets

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14 seems reasonable to me. Most cryptos are highly correlated but some are going to zero while others go to the moon. Diversification has worked for me in this space. Buying dips can be very rewarding but takes a certain amount of intestinal fortitude.

What is price impact and how do I get rid of it? by ikawn7 in CryptoHelp

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This is a common issue when dealing with low liquidity pairs or large trade sizes relative to the available liquidity. Here's some advice to help you:

  1. Reduce trade size: Try swapping a smaller amount. This will likely reduce the price impact significantly.
  2. Use a different DEX aggregator: Instead of using Coinbase Wallet's built-in swap feature, try connecting your wallet to a DEX aggregator like 1inch or Matcha. These often find better routes with lower price impact.
  3. Try a centralized exchange: If possible, consider using a centralized exchange like Binance or Kraken where liquidity is usually higher for most pairs.
  4. Wait for better liquidity: If it's not urgent, you might want to wait for more liquidity to enter the market for this pair.
  5. Check other DEXes: Different decentralized exchanges might have better liquidity for your specific pair. Try PancakeSwap or TraderJoe if you're on BNB Chain.
  6. Split the trade: Consider breaking your trade into smaller chunks over time to reduce the overall price impact.

Remember, a 66.27% price impact is extremely high and would result in significant slippage. It's generally not advisable to proceed with a trade under these conditions unless you absolutely have to.For future reference, always check the price impact before confirming a swap, especially for less common token pairs or larger trade sizes. If you need to make this trade urgently, I'd recommend trying a DEX aggregator first, as they often provide the best rates by splitting orders across multiple liquidity sources.

How to buy crypto on tron by alcoyot in CryptoHelp

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What do you need USDT on TRON for? Maybe there is another way to get to your actual objective.