Before addressing awareness, we must look at the "hardware" that supports it.
It uses a mathematical value called "Phi" to measure how integrated a system is.
Even non-biological systems could be conscious if they are sufficiently complex. 2. Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT) Core Idea: The brain is like a theater. How the Brain Works: Explaining Consciousness
Acts as the brain’s relay station. It filters sensory data and keeps the cortex "online."
A theory suggesting consciousness emerges when information is broadcast across many brain regions at once. ⚡ Key Theories of Consciousness Before addressing awareness, we must look at the
Most brain activity happens "backstage" (unconsciously).
If consciousness is about information processing, can AI become "self-aware"? Before addressing awareness
Philosopher David Chalmers famously split the study of consciousness into two categories: