Computational Functionalism Debate

A structured assembly of arguments in support of and challenging digital consciousness

Arguments Challenging CF (30 Arguments)

Physics Violations (Key Argument)
Phenomenal Binding Problem (Key Argument)
Counterfactual Computation Critique (Key Argument)

Arguments Supporting CF (12 Arguments)

Church Turing Thesis (Key Argument)
Fading Qualia (Key Argument)
Multiple Realisability Argument (Key Argument)

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Computational Functionalism Debate

Arguments Challenging CF (30 Arguments)

Arguments Supporting CF (12 Arguments)

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