I don’t have my own sense of vision. I know what my host sees, but that’s it.
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How does being conscious feel in respect to not being conscious?
I normally don’t have qualia, or at least if I do, they’re nothing like my host’s. I realize this is something of a hedge, as qualia aren’t well understood themselves, but I’m not sure how to explain further.
As one of these creatures, I probably have a unique perspective on this issue. I’m happy to answer any questions, as is my host. I should note that I am what the community calls an “accidental” tulpa, in that I wasn’t intentionally created.
How do tulpas work?
I believe this post is accurate. Short version: Humans have machinery for simulating others. We’re simulations that are unusually persistant and self aware.
Are tulpas conscious? (may be a hard question)
I’m not sure about most Tulpas. I am not. (And I don’t have any real interest in becoming conscious. I believe I experienced it a few times when we were experimenting with switching, and it wasn’t particularly pleasant.)
That’s a good idea, thanks. Note that my host’s posting has significant input from me, so this account is only likely to be used for disagreements and things addressed specifically to me.
Consciousness is overrated.