Executive summary: Creating digital sentience is extremely challenging due to the binding/boundary problem, causal structure issues, and costs of embodiment, which are not captured by traditional computational complexity theory.
Key points:
Digital computation struggles to solve the binding/boundary problem of consciousness, which requires hard, causally significant, frame-invariant boundaries.
Matching input-output mappings does not guarantee replicating internal causal structures needed for consciousness.
Embodied systems face unique computational costs not accounted for in abstract complexity theory, like physical constraints, sensory integration, and real-time requirements.
The QRI model proposes consciousness arises from topological pockets in electromagnetic fields, addressing many embodiment challenges.
Future research should focus on quantifying embodiment costs, exploring electromagnetic field replication, and investigating hybrid biological-artificial systems.
Understanding constraints on conscious systems is crucial to avoid accidentally creating suffering artificial beings.
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Executive summary: Creating digital sentience is extremely challenging due to the binding/boundary problem, causal structure issues, and costs of embodiment, which are not captured by traditional computational complexity theory.
Key points:
Digital computation struggles to solve the binding/boundary problem of consciousness, which requires hard, causally significant, frame-invariant boundaries.
Matching input-output mappings does not guarantee replicating internal causal structures needed for consciousness.
Embodied systems face unique computational costs not accounted for in abstract complexity theory, like physical constraints, sensory integration, and real-time requirements.
The QRI model proposes consciousness arises from topological pockets in electromagnetic fields, addressing many embodiment challenges.
Future research should focus on quantifying embodiment costs, exploring electromagnetic field replication, and investigating hybrid biological-artificial systems.
Understanding constraints on conscious systems is crucial to avoid accidentally creating suffering artificial beings.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.