Biologist says the sun may be conscious
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I asked ChatGPT 3.5 about this...
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.
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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I asked ChatGPT 3.5 about this...
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.
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 SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes)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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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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Ra! Ra! Ra!
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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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honey the codewitch wrote:
and we start worshipping it?
Worship has been replaced by social media. :sigh:
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honey the codewitch wrote:
and we start worshipping it?
Worship has been replaced by social media. :sigh:
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Worship has been replaced by merged with social media.
ftfy :sigh:
Wrong is evil and must be defeated. - Jeff Ello
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Whipping Star[^] by Frank Herbert
Software Zen:
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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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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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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.
That was rather the point of my comment, which was written with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
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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.
fgs1963 wrote:
Panpsychism: This philosophical theory suggests that all matter, including the sun, possesses some level of consciousness.
I prefer the Jedi one :rolleyes: :-D
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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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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Evidences are overrated: - People that believe, do not need evidences. - People that don't believe, do not want evidences. :rolleyes: :-D
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?
Worship has been replaced by social media. :sigh:
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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 SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes) -
but what if I really believe it very strongly? and can convince enough other people? and we start worshipping it? *hides*
Check out my IoT graphics library here: https://honeythecodewitch.com/gfx And my IoT UI/User Experience library here: https://honeythecodewitch.com/uix
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 SowellA day can really slip by when you're deliberately avoiding what you're supposed to do.
- Calvin (Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes) -
Ra! Ra! Ra!
