Caledonian2 comments on Beyond the Reach of God - Less Wrong

66 Post author: Eliezer_Yudkowsky 04 October 2008 03:42PM

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Comment author: Caledonian2 10 October 2008 01:38:00PM 0 points [-]

What makes you think qualia aren't necessarily bound to algorithms?

What makes you think that 'qualia' are a meaningful concept?

I have never come across anyone who could present a coherent and intelligible definition for the word that didn't automatically render the referent non-existent.

Before we try to answer the question, we need to establish that the question is a valid one. 'How many angels can dance on the head of a pin?' is not one of the great mysteries, because the question is only meaningful in a context of specific, unjustifiable beliefs. Eliminate those beliefs and there's no more question.