I think conscious systems have an advantage. We weren’t given consciousness as a gift from god. We have it because it was the shortest route, at least in evolution, to our abilities.
But of course it depends what exactly you mean by consciousness. I certainly don’t think fun or happiness is a large advantage. So even if it is true, it’s not much help if you care about human-like conscious experiences.
I think conscious systems have an advantage. We weren’t given consciousness as a gift from god. We have it because it was the shortest route, at least in evolution, to our abilities.
My brief post Sapience, understanding, and “AGI” tries to elucidate the cognitive advantages of self-awareness.
But of course it depends what exactly you mean by consciousness. I certainly don’t think fun or happiness is a large advantage. So even if it is true, it’s not much help if you care about human-like conscious experiences.