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Robert Prentner

Collegium Helveticum / ETH Zurich · Information

Robert Prentner is a theoretical chemist and philosopher of mind affiliated with Collegium Helveticum and ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the intersection of quantum mechanics, formal structuralism, information theory, and the science of consciousness.

Prentner is known for his work developing “Synthetic Level of Processing” (SLP) tests, which establish rigorous mathematical and structural criteria for evaluating whether artificial cognitive architectures instantiate genuine internal representations rather than superficial behavioral simulations. Drawing on dual-aspect monism and relational quantum mechanics, Prentner argues that conscious states are relational interfaces defined by invariant structural homomorphisms between physical processes and subjective report spaces.

Prentner’s structuralist approach offers a rigorous, non-anthropomorphic framework for testing machine consciousness across unconventional computational and physical substrates.

Known for. Structuralist philosophy of mind, interface representation, Synthetic Level of Processing (SLP) tests, dual-aspect monism formalization

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