physical systems ↔ consciousness

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Consciousness is related to physical systems as it is theorized to be an emergent property [1], [2], a measurable causal structure [3], or an entity that interacts with physical states during measurement [4].

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Non-Reductive Physicalism - Theories of Consciousness theoriesofconsciousness.com Theories of Consciousness 1 fact

claimNon-Reductive Physicalism posits that consciousness is an emergent property of physical systems with irreducible characteristics, acknowledging both a physical basis and unique properties of the mind.

Non-physicalist Theories of Consciousness cambridge.org Cambridge University Press 1 fact

claimAccording to the Chalmers and McQueen proposal, when a superposed physical system like a particle or neuron is measured, it becomes entangled with consciousness and subsequently collapses.

In defense of scientifically and philosophically (not politically ... blog.apaonline.org APA Blog 1 fact

claimIntegrated Information Theory (IIT) proposes that consciousness can be measured by quantifying the maximal irreducible causal structure of a physical system.

The Hard Problem of Consciousness | Springer Nature Link link.springer.com Springer 1 fact

claimOne potential, though demanding, explanation for consciousness is 'strong' emergence, where the phenomenal is viewed as a new, separate fundamental ontic category emerging from physical systems under specific conditions.