11. Machine Consciousness
Human and Machine Consciousness March 7, 2018 DOI: 10.11647/obp.0107.11 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe chapter distinguishes four types of machine consciousness and explains how a reliable theory of consciousness could guide the creation of conscious machines and allow credible inferences about the consciousness of artificial systems. It examines brain implants and consciousness uploading as forms of machine consciousness and discusses whether conscious machines could endanger human existence and how they ought to be treated ethically.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that a reliable theory of consciousness could be used to create conscious machines and to make believable deductions about the consciousness of artificial systems, and discusses ethical treatment of such machines. |
Abstract
The eleventh chapter distinguishes between four types of machine consciousness and outlines how a reliable theory of consciousness could be used to create conscious machines and to make believable deductions about the consciousness of artificial systems. Brain implants and consciousness uploading are investigated as forms of machine consciousness, and the chapter discusses whether conscious machines could threaten human existence and how they should be ethically treated.