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===Computational cognition===
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A [[Functionalism (philosophy of mind)|functionalist]] view in [[cognitive science]] holds that the mind is an information processing system, and that cognition and consciousness together are a form of [[computation]]. Cognition, distinct from consciousness, is explained by neural computation in the [[computational cognition|computational theory of cognition]]. The computational theory of mind asserts that not only cognition, but also phenomenal consciousness or [[qualia]], are computational. While the computation system is realised by neurons rather than electronics, in theory it would be possible for artificial intelligence to be conscious.