what happens when pain becomes too much? Could overwhelming hurt break apart awareness itself ? like passing out or freezing up? or is that just one way biological bodies cope to stay alive? Suppose splitting apart under pressure isn’t inevitable, but optional. Then even artificial minds might avoid endless torment...
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we know that too much pain will lead us. a biological consciousness. to getting less conscious (catatonia, fainting, etc.) but is this an inherent part of consciousness or our biology? will a digital consciousness act the same? can we create something that feels constant pain without dying? it's truly scary...