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Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of [[consciousness]]. Before becoming self-aware, a [[Brains|brain]] acts robotically, reacting to its environment based on pre-programmed genetic [[Algorithm|algorithms]] we call instinct. When the [[feedback loop]] is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a [[subjective]] being. | Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of [[consciousness]]. Before becoming self-aware, a [[Brains|brain]] acts robotically, reacting to its [[environment]] based on pre-programmed genetic [[Algorithm|algorithms]] we call instinct. | ||
When the [[feedback loop]] of [[consciousness]] is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a [[subjective]] being. | |||
[[wikipedia:Self-awareness|Self-awareness]] can also refer to the development of self-knowledge through the study of [[psychology]] or [[meditation]]. | [[wikipedia:Self-awareness|Self-awareness]] can also refer to the development of self-knowledge through the study of [[psychology]] or [[meditation]]. | ||
Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged. | Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged. | ||
True self-awareness also includes the awareness that we lack [[free will]], and that we must structure our [[incentives]] in such a way that doing the right thing becomes the easiest choice. | |||
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Revision as of 14:46, 10 July 2024
Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of consciousness. Before becoming self-aware, a brain acts robotically, reacting to its environment based on pre-programmed genetic algorithms we call instinct.
When the feedback loop of consciousness is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a subjective being.
Self-awareness can also refer to the development of self-knowledge through the study of psychology or meditation.
Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged.
True self-awareness also includes the awareness that we lack free will, and that we must structure our incentives in such a way that doing the right thing becomes the easiest choice.