Recent advancements in AI technology have raised questions about the capability of machines to think, with computers now able to write, paint, and carry out complex tasks once thought exclusive to humans. However, despite their ability to mimic human intelligence, the question remains whether these machines are truly conscious or self-aware. The Turing test has been rendered obsolete as machines can now convincingly imitate human thought. Yet, humans remain convinced that machines lack consciousness due to their non-human nature and lack of resemblance to us. This raises questions about the basis for our understanding of consciousness and whether it is possible for structures other than human brains to experience consciousness. While it may be challenging to devise a game or test to determine machine consciousness, the pursuit of building thinking machines could provide insights into our own neural circuitry and subjective experiences, such as confabulation and intersubjectivity, which might help us understand whether consciousness is essential for a being to construct narratives and engage with other minds.