According to Eric Schwitzgebel and Jeremy Pober, consciousness is likely possible in life forms made of different materials, not just flesh and blood.

Riverside, California

Who

Eric Schwitzgebel, Jeremy Pober (University of California, Riverside; University of Lisbon)

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When

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:47:17 GMT · 3h 5m ago

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Riverside, California ·

Why

This assertion is based on the philosophical notion of "substrate flexibility," meaning a property can be achieved with various materials.

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This research suggests that consciousness, including the possibility of conscious AI, may not be exclusive to Earth-like biology or even biological systems, broadening the scope of where conscious life could exist in the universe.

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University of California, Riverside
https://news.ucr.edu/articles/2026/06/10/consciousness-likely-not-unique-earthlings-paper-says
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