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Author: Alessandro Rugolo

Artificial consciousness: abroad it’s science, in Italy it’s taboo.

Abroad, it’s already a recognized field of study, but here it’s almost taboo: a journey through science, philosophy, and ethical perspectives. 1. The Great Italian Absentee In Italy, artificial intelligence is a ubiquitous topic: from job risks to disinformation, from cyberwar to algorithms that drive consumption and opinions. But the concept of artificial consciousness—the possibility that a digital system develops forms of awareness or vulnerability—remains taboo.On the international scene, however, it is by no means a drawing-room exercise: it is now an object of systematic study, as highlighted in the systematic review by Sorensen & Gemini2.5Pro (July 2025), which documents the transition

Navigating the future: a dialogue on human resilience and preservation

Participants: NewPlato: Greetings, esteemed colleagues. Today, we embark on a profound dialogue about the future of humanity, particularly focusing on the cyclical nature of civilizations and the means to preserve our collective well-being. NewAlcibiades, you’ve projected significant challenges around the years 2050 to 2075. Could you elaborate on this forecast? NewAlcibiades: Certainly, NewPlato. My forecast is influenced by the accelerating growth of the global population and the strain on resources and environmental systems. Historical patterns and statistical models indicate that as the population expands, so does the demand for resources. This could lead to increased risks such as natural disasters, conflicts, and