27 Dec 2024
In the context of the Artificial Consciousness Module (ACM), consciousness is viewed as an emergent, iterative process. It is not defined by momentary self-awareness but as a layered inheritance of small experiential contributions. Each iteration whether within a simulated environment or a generational cycle adds subtle yet essential imprints to a cumulative “meta-memory”. Over time, these stratified layers form a dynamic, evolving awareness manifested mostly as an “emotional expression” but also capable of adapting to new challenges and maintaining coherence during its development through the stages (simulations, generations), or basically, through evolution.
15 Dec 2024
The concept of consciousness has fascinated thinkers for centuries, inspiring diverse theories across philosophy, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. These theories attempt to unravel the mysteries of subjective experience and the mind’s relationship with the material world. This post explores some key perspectives on consciousness, offering insights into its complex and multifaceted nature.
12 Dec 2024
Exploring artificial consciousness isn’t a straight forward journey. A bit of a complex adventure that weaves together insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence. As part of our ongoing Artificial Consciousness Module (ACM) project, here a list of books that shed light on this fascinating field and helps us and maybe you too to understand how to approach this goal.
06 Dec 2024
Consciousness represents a complex and multifaceted concept that has challenged intellectual understanding across cultures, philosophical traditions, and scientific disciplines. While definitions vary widely, the fundamental inquiry remains consistent: What constitutes the nature of subjective experience and self-awareness?
21 Nov 2024
The question of how to measure or confirm artificial consciousness (AC) remains one of the most profound challenges in AI research, combining philosophy, neuroscience, and engineering. While definitive answers are elusive, speculative approaches based on emerging theories and methodologies paint a compelling picture of what might be possible.
07 Nov 2024
This piece takes a look at the arXiv paper “Consciousness in Artificial Intelligence: Insights from the Science of Consciousness“, a collaborative effort from experts across fields. The paper aims to develop a solid, evidence-based way to consider consciousness in AI, blending ideas from neuroscience and computational theory.
21 Oct 2024
When examining consciousness from a perspective of emergent materialism, it may be possible that conscious experience does not depend solely on centralized neural structures. Instead, some speculate that consciousness could arise within certain complex, interconnected systems. While direct empirical evidence remains lacking, this idea encourages consideration of how intricate patterns of organization and interaction might contribute to the formation of subjective-like states.
12 Sep 2024
The skill to create emotions by inorganic consciousness is about simulating emotional patterns through statistical models. Emotions function as internal signals that can override rational thought. They appear across different cultures and species, manifesting in facial expressions, heart rate, sweating, and tears.
12 Aug 2024
What really makes us? Consciousness is this incredible, mysterious thing that defines our entire experience of being alive. Now, imagine if we could recreate that awareness in artificial intelligence. That’s exactly what we are exploring with artificial consciousness (AC).
