[akomtu]

They aren't. However there is a coordinated effort to push this pseudo-philosophy on masses. On the one hand it degrades the idea of human consciousness or soul, calling it a fiction. On the other hand it props the AI, calling its pile of transistors almost brain-like.

[Gooblebrai]

> it degrades the idea of human consciousness or soul, calling it a fiction

I guess they usually mean that is fiction the part of the story where is said that it is separated from the brain

[1718627440]

It kind of needs to be separate, otherwise it is just consciousness.

[joquarky]

How can something inexplicable like consciousness be considered "degraded"?

[DangitBobby]

Who is coordinating this effort?

[akomtu]

Whoever profits from it.