There are possible reasons for saying you are conscious, other than being conscious.
Yes. I have pointed this out myself. This does not suggest in any way that I have such a reason, other than being conscious.
A tape recorder can also say it is conscious.
Exactly. This is why tests like “does it say it is conscious?” or any other third person test are not valid. You can only notice that you yourself are conscious. Only a first person test is valid.
Saying something doesn’t make it true.
Exactly, and you calling into question whether the reason I say I am conscious, is because I am actually conscious, does not make it actually questionable. It is not.
you calling into question whether the reason I say I am conscious, is because I am actually conscious, does not make it actually questionable. It is not.
Yes. I have pointed this out myself. This does not suggest in any way that I have such a reason, other than being conscious.
Exactly. This is why tests like “does it say it is conscious?” or any other third person test are not valid. You can only notice that you yourself are conscious. Only a first person test is valid.
Exactly, and you calling into question whether the reason I say I am conscious, is because I am actually conscious, does not make it actually questionable. It is not.
What the hell does “not questionable” mean?