Philosophyspeaking topic
The zombie argument: is a being physically identical to us but with no inner experience possible? If consciousness is just brain function, why can't we explain what it feels like from the inside?
— David Chalmers, philosophical zombie argument
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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