Abstract
I try to show that the hypothesis that a very sophisticated robot may develop consciousness and understanding is not a scientific hypothesis. First I argue that a robot that perfectly imitates human behavior will not necessarily be endowed with consciousness. I then argue, based on a thought experiment that I call the “robotic-mom,” that the hypothesis about a conscious robot is just a matter of faith.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 147-156 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Mind and Behavior |
Volume | 44 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
State | Published - 2023 |
Bibliographical note
Publisher Copyright:© 2023 The Institute of Mind and Behavior, Inc.
Keywords
- AI
- consciousness
- robots
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)