3 papers in the library · publishing 2026
July 31, 2026 Calum Chace
This chapter explores the profound ethical and practical dilemma of whether the first superintelligent artificial intelligence should be engineered with consciousness or remain a non-conscious “philosophical zombie”. It evaluates the primary risks associated with conscious machines, such as the potential for “mind crime” – the creation of artificial suffering and enslavement – and the...
July 31, 2026 Calum Chace
This chapter explores the scientific and philosophical mystery of consciousness, providing a framework for understanding how we define and study subjective experience. It begins by examining why a consensus on consciousness remains elusive, distinguishing between the “easy problems” of neural mechanics and the “hard problem” of why we have internal experiences at all. The discussion traces the...
July 31, 2026 Calum Chace
This chapter explores the evolving relevance of the Turing Test on its 75th anniversary. While often dismissed as an inadequate measure of intelligence, the chapter argues that the test remains a crucial tool when reframed as a method for detecting artificial consciousness. By examining Alan Turing&s;s original emphasis on “thinking” over specific definitions of intelligence, the chapter...