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concept:functionalist-systems-first-approachFunctionalist systems-first approach
Approach that begins by identifying a physical system and asks whether it realizes the right functional organization
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- Functionalist patterns-first approachrelated_toApproach that starts from relevant functional patterns and lets them determine the physical substrate
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- Epistemological position that what any phenomenon is is its causal/operational role; rejects hidden essence; foundational to CIMC's stance
- Combined epistemological stance that everything knowable about systems including consciousness is a function of observable behaviors of finite state machines
- Framework treating cognitive processes as continuous dynamical phenomena rather than discrete computational steps; compatible with biogenic view.
- Evaluation criteria for sentience based solely on observable response patterns, independent of substrate.
- Hypothesis that some class of computations suffices for consciousness; central assumption for AI consciousness route.
- Prescriptive claim that ignoring substrate will unify diverse fields.
- Assumption that implementing the right computations is necessary and sufficient for consciousness.