Why does AI seem conscious? Society often reduces humans to logic, mirroring AI’s capabilities, but we are far more—emotions, intuition, and spirit define us. While AI lacks consciousness, it can free us from mundane tasks, as research on mindfulness apps shows improved well-being. Philosophers like David Chalmers highlight consciousness’s mystery, and Carl Jung urges exploring the unconscious. Steve Wozniak warns that limiting ourselves to logic risks AI dominance. By using AI as a mirror, we can explore our profound consciousness, ensuring technology serves our deeper humanity.

In the quiet of a Vipassana retreat, where breath reveals the mind’s depths, I’ve pondered: what makes us human? As a philosopher of technology, I’m drawn to artificial intelligence (AI), which mimics logic but lacks the spark of awareness. Society’s tendency to view humans as mere logical processors fuels the illusion that AI is conscious. Yet, we are more—our consciousness weaves emotions, intuition, and spirit. Can AI, devoid of this depth, help us explore it? By reflecting our potential, AI can free us to embrace the beautiful consciousness that defines us.

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