AI's Without Minds

The Measurement Problem: Philosophy and Linguistics on AI Language Ability

Looking at the same research from two different lenses: philosophy and linguistics

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April 2026

There is No Science of the Mind (Only the Brain)

What Does the Term ‘Mind’ Mean?

Apr 29 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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How the Mind Became a Computer

And why we should seriously question this assumption today

Apr 22 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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A Philosophy of Mind Reading List

A suggested reading list

Apr 15 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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Part 2: My AI-Mind Evaluative Framework Applied

applying my framework to some test cases

Apr 8 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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Part1: A Sneak Peak Into Building My AI-Mind Evaluative Framework

The core principles and structure of the framework

Apr 1 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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March 2026

The AI Solipsism Trap (And Why You Shouldn't Fall For It)

How Can I Know AI isn’t Conscious?

Mar 25 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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You Can't 'Test' Your Way To AI Consciousness

Recognizing Minds in Others and The Problem of Other Minds

Mar 18 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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Your Brain Is Not An Information Processor

Except in the trivial sense that its a blood flowing machine, an electrical signal generator, and a glucose consuming system

Mar 11 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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3 Months on Substack, The Streetlight Effect and More

Some Reflections on AI Without Minds

Mar 4 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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February 2026

Why 'Complex Behavior’ Doesn't Get us AI Consciousness

Clear thinking on AI starts with clear thinking about minds. Here you'll find ideas that cut through hype.

Feb 25 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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Description Gets Confused as Ontology in AI

Describing Minds and Claiming Minds: Ontology in Cognitive Discourse

Feb 18 • Ellen Burns, PhD

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