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Can computers program the 'perfect' computer? In theory, yes. That's why, imo, AI is a scary thought
Presumeably a 'perfect' computer would have infinite computational power, hence it is impossible. 'Perfect' AI means nothing unless we define the purpose of the AI.
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As for consciousness; a computer cannot feel, so I'd say no, it can't be programmed
Todays computers cannot feel (presumeably), how do you know that tommorows will not be able to?
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we are only aware of our consciousness because we are taught too, aren't we?
Consciousness seems pretty self-evident to me.
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Of course, what is the distinction between a computer and a human?
Biology.