#67 - David Chalmers on the nature and ethics of consciousness

<p>What is it like to be you right now? You're seeing this text on the screen, smelling the coffee next to you, and feeling the warmth of the cup. There’s a lot going on in your head — your conscious experience. </p><p> Now imagine beings that are identical to humans, but for one thing: they lack this conscious experience. If you spill your coffee on them, they’ll jump like anyone else, but inside they'll feel no pain and have no thoughts: the lights are off. </p><p> The concept of these so-called 'philosophical zombies' was popularised by today’s...