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Q&A with chatGPT
My Question: A biologist recently claimed that the sun may be conscious. Is the sun conscious?
ChatGPT
The claim that the sun may be conscious is not supported by scientific evidence and is highly speculative. Consciousness, as understood in scientific terms, generally requires a complex nervous system or brain, which the sun does not possess. The sun is a massive, luminous sphere of hot plasma, and while it plays a crucial role in sustaining life on Earth, attributing consciousness to it falls outside the realm of scientific inquiry.
Consciousness is a topic of ongoing scientific study and philosophical debate, primarily concerning living organisms with nervous systems. While some philosophical or speculative discussions might entertain unconventional ideas such as panpsychism (the notion that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe), these ideas typically lack empirical support within the scientific community.
Without empirical evidence or a theoretical framework to support the idea that the sun is conscious, it remains firmly in the realm of speculation rather than scientific fact.
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Google Gemini had this to say to the same prompt.
Gemini: The idea of a conscious sun is a fascinating one, but there isn't scientific consensus to support it. Here are two main viewpoints:
Panpsychism: This philosophical theory suggests that all matter, including the sun, possesses some level of consciousness. Proponents like biologist Rupert Sheldrake believe consciousness isn't limited to brains and could be linked to electromagnetic fields, which the sun obviously has [1].
Scientific Skepticism: Most scientists believe consciousness arises from complex nervous systems, which the sun lacks. They point out the sun's behavior is dictated by physical laws, not conscious choices.
So, while the idea is thought-provoking, there's no hard evidence for a conscious sun.
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fgs1963 wrote: Panpsychism: This philosophical theory suggests that all matter, including the sun, possesses some level of consciousness.
I prefer the Jedi one  
M.D.V. 
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Smarter than some (well, one at least) biologists.
TTFN - Kent
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Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
There are no solutions, only trade-offs. - Thomas Sowell
A day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)
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but what if I really believe it very strongly?
and can convince enough other people?
and we start worshipping it?
*hides*
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 Same thought over here ... 
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honey the codewitch wrote: and we start worshipping it?
Worship has been replaced by social media. 
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Marc Clifton wrote: Worship has been replaced by merged with social media.
ftfy
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Marc Clifton wrote: Worship has been replaced by social media
I'm inclined to believe Social Media are the cathedrals of self-worship.
There are no solutions, only trade-offs. - Thomas Sowell
A day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)
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Many people believe very strongly in astrology. Nevertheless, it is absolute nonsense. Why should Sun-worship be treated differently?
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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That was rather the point of my comment, which was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
Check out my IoT graphics library here:
https://honeythecodewitch.com/gfx
And my IoT UI/User Experience library here:
https://honeythecodewitch.com/uix
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Evidences are overrated:
- People that believe, do not need evidences.
- People that don't believe, do not want evidences.
honey the codewitch wrote: and we start worshipping it?
That would not be the first time... some past civilizations did it.
M.D.V.
If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about?
Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you
Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.
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honey the codewitch wrote: and we start worshipping it?
Fine, as long as snakes aren't involved.
There are no solutions, only trade-offs. - Thomas Sowell
A day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)
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I think that is very true. Nature is geared towards reproduction, and for this area, the brain of men and women is not located in the head. 
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Someone's been watching David Tennant-era Doctor Who
42 (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia[^]
Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors - and miss.
Lazarus Long, "Time Enough For Love" by Robert A. Heinlein
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Google's new AI-powered 'Search Generative Experience' algorithms recommend scam sites that redirect visitors to unwanted Chrome extensions, fake iPhone giveaways, browser spam subscriptions, and tech support scams. So it's reached parity with the regular search results?
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Snapdragon X Elite notebooks are coming this summer, and Qualcomm wants game developers ready. That's "just" great
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We look at Linear, a new project management tool that is certainly opinionated — about not adhering to the agile software philosophy. Why didn't they go with 'Clumsy'?
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Support for C-string literals makes it easier to write code that interoperates with foreign language interfaces requiring null-terminated strings. You know what else has support for C-strings? C.
Crazy talk, I know.
And yes, C++. C#, and probably a few dozen more I can't be bothered to look up on a Sunday late morning.
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Well, call me when they make the G language, I do love G-strings.
GCS/GE d--(d) s-/+ a C+++ U+++ P-- L+@ E-- W+++ N+ o+ K- w+++ O? M-- V? PS+ PE Y+ PGP t+ 5? X R+++ tv-- b+(+++) DI+++ D++ G e++ h--- r+++ y+++* Weapons extension: ma- k++ F+2 X
The shortest horror story: On Error Resume Next
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... and that is the end for memory safety in Rust.
Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four. If that is granted, all else follows.
-- 6079 Smith W.
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