the evolution of consciousness

Is the mind the same as the body? What is consciousness? Can machines have it?

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the evolution of consciousness

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Developing sensitivity to external phenomenon beyond the immediate sense of touch, such as by hairs in water, leads to an idea of prediction - what is going to happen rather than what is happening right now. With sight, we can predict well beyond our natural faculties to anticipate many things which will not directly effect us. It is only natural then, to develop theories about causality and begin to extrapolate them beyond our immediate surroundings. This is one of many metaphors for co-evolving biological/cognitive ratchets.
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Advocate wrote: Tue Dec 15, 2020 8:34 pm Developing sensitivity to external phenomenon beyond the immediate sense of touch, such as by hairs in water, leads to an idea of prediction - what is going to happen rather than what is happening right now. With sight, we can predict well beyond our natural faculties to anticipate many things which will not directly effect us. It is only natural then, to develop theories about causality and begin to extrapolate them beyond our immediate surroundings. This is one of many metaphors for co-evolving biological/cognitive ratchets.
Consciousness does not evolve since it is an ability of the mind. What evolves is the sensory system.
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