Consciousness, Machine
Encyclopedia of Cognitive Science January 15, 2006 DOI: 10.1002/0470018860.s00156 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe increasing use of computers and robots in cognitive psychology research has renewed interest in the possibility of machine consciousness. This has led to the reformulation of unresolved issues in the philosophy of mind and theory of knowledge in terms of machine-oriented modeling, which in turn raises new questions about such modeling.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key finding | Argues that the use of computers and robots in cognitive psychology has reformulated unsettled issues in philosophy of mind and theory of knowledge in terms of machine-oriented modeling. |
Abstract
AbstractThe widespread use of computers and robots within research programs in cognitive psychology has stimulated interest in the possibility of machine consciousness. As a result, many unsettled issues in the philosophy of mind and theory of knowledge have been reformulated in terms of, and in turn raised questions about, machine‐oriented modeling.