SciFiFanatic101
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Any successful scientific theory has two main strenghts among others:it makes predictions and can be falsified.We can subject the afterlife theory to the same standard.What facts can falsify it and what predictions does it make?This is more of a mental exercise since we don't know much about it or do but cannot analyse the information clearly with our physical brains but indulge me. Artificial intelligence gaining consciousness or self-awareness would, in my opinion falsify brain independent consciousness,a component of the afterlife theory,showing that no matter the hardware,consciousness will always arise if the system has a certain degree of complexity.Of course you can play the "ghost in the machine" card saying that it houses a soul,but that wouldn't be convincing.The A.I. could be subjected to further study to see if it can generate OBE's,remote viewing,telepathy or other things that would indicate the existence of non-local consciousness.A negative answer will definitely falsify the afterlife hypothesis.
What are your opinions?Do you have other suggestions?
What are your opinions?Do you have other suggestions?