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The speaker is uncertain whether computers can be made conscious, regarding the question as empirical and noting that no mathematical proof for or against it is available; the outcome must be awaited.
Unresolved speaker · Why Leibniz Couldn't Find the Mind Inside the Mill (Joscha Bach) · 2 Nov 2026
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“I don't know whether our computers can be made conscious because that's an empirical question. We don't have mathematical proof to the contrary or in favor of, so we have to wait and see.”25:41Report a misattribution
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