Je pense, donc je suis - is this right ?

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The discussion centers on the validity of René Descartes' statement "Je pense, donc je suis" ("I think, therefore I am"). Participants question whether thinking is a necessary condition for existence and explore alternative interpretations of "thinking," including emotional and sensory experiences. There is skepticism about whether Descartes' conclusion is too strong, as it may not account for non-rational forms of existence, such as that of animals or infants. The conversation also touches on the implications of modern machines performing rational tasks, challenging the exclusivity of rational thinking as a basis for existence. Ultimately, the debate raises critical questions about the nature of thought and existence beyond Descartes' original framework.
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Honestrosewater ->

I think a discussion related to philosophy should be related to the arguments and ideas, and I do not believe that people that has another opinion than me, in any way, is related to worms and animals.

I think that other point of views and argumentations, that is different from mine, is valuable as far as I am able to understand it.
 

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