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AI Consciousness Debate: Experience vs. Theoretical Understanding

11/19/2025

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A letter to the editor by Arturo E. Hernandez (the writer) critiques Barbara Gail Montero's opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness.
Hernandez argues AI may eventually exhibit consciousness, but interactions will not alter our understanding of consciousness.
He says consciousness is an inherent experience of being alive, not a theory shaped by tools.
Hernandez cites Mark Solms, noting consciousness can be inferred from non-verbal cues and observable behaviors.

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Story summary

A letter to the editor by Arturo E. Hernandez (the writer) critiques Barbara Gail Montero's opinion on artificial intelligence (AI) and consciousness.
Hernandez argues AI may eventually exhibit consciousness, but interactions will not alter our understanding of consciousness.
He says consciousness is an inherent experience of being alive, not a theory shaped by tools.
Hernandez cites Mark Solms, noting consciousness can be inferred from non-verbal cues and observable behaviors.