I believe consciousness is simply what it feels like to have a neocortex.

Jeff Hawkins
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I believe consciousness is simply what it feels like to have a neocortex. This quote captures the essence of consciousness. It suggests that consciousness is more of an experience rather than something that exists independently. It suggests that the experiences are formed by the structure of our brain rather than being something that exists on its own.

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