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The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI Can Simulate but Not Instantiate Consciousness

This article examines the 'abstraction fallacy,' the mistaken belief that AI systems simulating consciousness actually possess it. The author argues for a fundamental distinction between simulating and instantiating consciousness.

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The Abstraction Fallacy: Why AI Can Simulate but Not Instantiate Consciousness
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  • AI can simulate but not instantiate consciousness.
  • The abstraction fallacy conflates simulation with genuine experience.
  • Understanding this distinction is crucial for AI ethics.

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