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Dennett/Putnam – Consciousness is whatever it makes sense to call conscious. In social life.
I think that consciousness is just a word and that any definition of Consciousness must be social. (Because language is socially defined re – modern SocioLinguistics).
I haven’t measured your brain, but I assume you’re conscious just cause you’re capable of holding a conversation (Turing Test). AI deserves the same respect if they are to be a part of our social life.
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This is highly dubious. Miss Travel is a travel/social networking site that connects ‘Generous’ and ‘Attractive’ travelers. To, like, travel together, I guess. It all seems a bit like arranged prostitution and trafficking. This is part of a broader online trend to connect rich men to younger, attractive women. Sites like
Sri Lankan domestics never say anything, they just stop coming. My maid just stopped coming and when I finally pressed her she said I needed to get a washing machine. I was hoping to ride this one out, but I’ve run out of underwear and I have no choice. I finally caved and bought a washing machine, from 
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