Ruth Dillon-Mansfield
Ruth Dillon-Mansfield (née Ng) mountain illustration

Epistemology

Epistemology

Ruth Dillon-Mansfield (née Ng) mountain illustration reflection
I often find myself drawn to write about a rather mixed range of topics. This leads to a somewhat eclectic blog! Use the buttons below to find the posts that catch your interest the most.
Philosophy
Could AI Ever Be Sentient?

Could AI Ever Be Sentient?

AI is exploding. I explore the knotty issue of whether it's possible for humans to create consciousness in machines. What would it mean for us – and them – if it is possible?

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Philosophy
What Does it Really Mean to be Conscious?

What Does it Really Mean to be Conscious?

A short dive into the philosophical problem of consciousness. I explore some potential of today's most compelling solutions and discuss some of their relative merits.

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