[braindongle]

This question arises regularly in everyday conversation about the future. I was asked this by a friend within the last week. Here is the correct answer: "Well, I don't know what consciousness is. As for [specific behavior X], my guess is that..."

The conversation can then proceed fruitfully, without the pretense of special knowledge about 'consciousness', which no one has. There are plenty of people who are experts in both philosophy of mind and brain science. I know one, with a PhD in each discipline. Consensus is not forthcoming in this area. Stick to the concrete.