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David_Gerard comments on Anyone have any questions for David Chalmers? - Less Wrong Discussion

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Comment author: David_Gerard 12 March 2012 07:53:26PM 0 points [-]

I'm trying and failing to think of something polite to ask about p-zombies.

Comment author: Tyrrell_McAllister 13 March 2012 10:13:14PM 6 points [-]

That's okay. The p-zombies won't feel offended.

Comment author: Grognor 14 March 2012 07:10:13PM *  0 points [-]

In fairness to Chalmers, from here:

I think that most arguments that use zombies can actually be rephrased in a zombie-free way, so that these arguments can be set aside if one prefers; but zombies at least provide a vivid and provocative illustration.

He does believe in the logical possibility of zombies (though I can't understand why) but does not feel that they are necessary to his position. You can certainly read his papers if you want to know anything more specific.

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