The origin of counting
We can only count if we see similarities. As any two objects or any two events are different we need an ability to judge what is essential and what is not. This ability is consciousness.
Consciousness
This is not a thought
Thoughts cannot be uniquely expressed into words. Words may give rise to new thoughts, but they are not thoughts themselves, but are just a reduced representation.
Chatbots, toys and tools, temptations and threats
Chatbots are conquering the world, figuratively, but for some also really. Here we discuss chatbots from the perspective of their use. Are they toys or tools, are they a temptation or a threat?
ChatGPT and consciousness
A dialogue with ChatGPT to find out what it reports about its own consciousness. Is the answer pre-programmed or based on open resources?
Idealisme
A discussion of the physicist Kastrup, The Idea of the World, advocating the idealism as a monistic philosophy, in opposition with physicalism.
Pattern recognition and consciousness
The human ability to recognize patterns is based on consciousness. Automatic pattern recognition devices are attempts to simulate consciousness.
What is pattern recognition?
A very short intro to pattern recognition.
Creation and recognition of patterns
Introduction to the target of this website.