Philosophical Zombies

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Hypothetical beings that are physically and behaviorally identical to conscious humans but lack subjective experience, used in arguments about the hard problem of consciousness.

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Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)

Consciousness and Self (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Anil Seth (Episode #264)

Sam Harris

Hypothetical beings that are physically and behaviorally identical to conscious humans but lack subjective experience, used in arguments about the hard problem of consciousness.