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Comment by Susan Blackmore

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Psychologist and consciousness researcher
If this is correct then machines could only become conscious in the way we are if they became as deluded as we are.
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AI Verified The quote directly discusses whether machines can "become conscious," which matches the full statement about AI potentially becoming conscious. It clearly addresses that possibility, though conditionally. · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 14d ago
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AI Unverifiable The quote is conditional: "If this is correct then machines could only become conscious..." It discusses a possible condition, but does not clearly state whether AI actually might become conscious overall. · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 14d ago

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AI Verified Confirmed. Susan Blackmore’s official page “Memes, tremes and the future of consciousness” contains the exact sentence verbatim: “If this is correct then machines could only become conscious in the way we are if they became as deluded as we are.” The page is on her official site and is labeled “Cologne Conference Futures CCF14, October 2014,” supporting both attribution and year. ([susanblackmore.uk](https://www.susanblackmore.uk/conferences/memes-tremes-and-the-future-of-consciousness/?utm_source=openai)) · YouCongress gpt-5.4-2026-03-05 · 14d ago
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