Re: qualia

From: Robert Owen (rowen@technologist.com)
Date: Mon Nov 29 1999 - 12:46:35 MST


> Why would the system need to "perceive" the color to stop at the light? A
> light sensor WOULD do fine.
> Plus, you need consciousness before you can have true perception as we
> intend it to be meant. How are you going to code that?

A light sensor will do fine to detect the wavelength corresponding
to the sensation red. Your second statement is precisely the point
I was emphasizing.

Bob

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