On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 10:37 AM, Matt Mahoney wrote: > The p-zombie barrier is the mental block preventing us from understanding > that there is no test for something that is defined as having no test for. > https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophical_zombie >
Perhaps we need to get past the definitions barrier and tear down that mental block. There is little consensus on the p-zombie thing... just because one is incapable of figuring out a way to test for something doesn't mean that there is no possible test. And to proclaim something as untestable in an attempt to prohibit searches for such tests is really just an invite for curious and capable individuals to develop some sort of test. What is hiding behind that p-zombie barrier where people want it to remain hidden. There is something there...and it needs to be tested for. ------------------------------------------ Artificial General Intelligence List: AGI Permalink: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/T6510028eea311a76-Meeea483bba66274ae99f20a7 Delivery options: https://agi.topicbox.com/groups/agi/subscription
