Symptombeing
Symptombeing is a conceptual term used in certain philosophical and theoretical discussions, particularly within discussions of consciousness and subjective experience. It refers to the state or quality of an entity having subjective experiences, or "what it is like" to be that entity. The term is not a formal scientific or medical diagnosis, but rather a philosophical construct used to explore the nature of sentience and awareness.
The core idea behind symptombeing is that existence as a subject involves a qualitative feel, a first-person
Discussions around symptombeing often consider whether artificial intelligence, animals, or even complex biological systems without a