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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
- Copyright
- Copyright © 2005 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
- ISSN
- 0368-492X
- DOI
- 10.1108/03684920510575744
- Publisher site
- See Article on Publisher Site
Abstract
Purpose – To reflect on the matter of self‐consciousness. Design/methodology/approach – The purpose is achieved through the process of answering four questions presented to me by Heinz von Foerster in the course of our many conversations. Findings – It is not possible to understand the nature of self‐consciousness without understanding the operation of human beings as living systems that exist as emotional languaging living systems: self‐consciousness is a manner of living. Practical implications – We human beings can become more aware of our responsibility in the design of robots that imitate us. Originality/value – Reflects on what makes us humans special, on subjective experience, and on the world we bring forth.
Journal
Kybernetes – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jan 1, 2005
Keywords: Cybernetics; Robotics; Cognition; Philosophical concepts