Throughout the dialogue between Hal and Susan we are able to detect the curiosity that Susan has towards figuring out whether or not Hal is responsive and able to think in a qualitative way. It is difficult to decide whether or not Hal actually does have states of consciousness because if we were to see him walking down the street then physically he would look like a human being, and in addition when he states things like this: "It is certainly possible for that to be true, but I give you my word that I actually have conscious mental states...
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The only evidence I can give you of this fact is the same evidence that humans give you," it makes the concept even more controversial. Hal attempts to reassure Susan that he truly does have conscious thoughts yet Susan still remains apprehensive throughout their dialogue. Despite the fact that Hal appears to be thinking and connecting with the human brain it is still absurd to think that he is a conscious entity...
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