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The discussion on consciousness also extends into the philosophical realm of zombies — entities that behave like humans but lack subjective experience. Wilstrup advances the notion that if consciousness is inherently natural, then philosophical zombies cannot exist. The deeper question becomes about the capacity of AI to exceed mere reactionary programming and enter the realm of conscious experience. As we experiment in laboratories, every configuration of circuits offers a chance to spark awareness, transcending the limits of what we currently deem possible.