• Zombies in the Basement? Ghosts in the Floorboards?

  • Oct 5 2024
  • Length: 10 mins
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Zombies in the Basement? Ghosts in the Floorboards?

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  • “Zombies in the Basement? Ghosts in the Floorboards?” explores the relationship between the "hard problem of consciousness" and the "simulation argument" by examining four possible views on their connection.


    The author analyzes both substrate-dependent and substrate-independent views, suggesting that consciousness may be possible only outside of, inside and/or outside of, inside of, or interfacing with simulations.


    The author argues that these views, while not proven true, are plausible and, therefore, should neutralize our belief about whether or not we are living in a simulation.


    The text concludes that consciousness, by itself, does not provide evidence for or against the simulation hypothesis.
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