Why are scientists reevaluating one of the most popular definitions of consciousness?
Integrated information theory looks at how different parts of the brain—or any complex system—interact.
Its detractors, in the recently published open letter, contend it’s more “metaphysical speculation” than science. These critics pinpoint three main issues:In science, a theory’s strength often lies in its ability to be tested—and potentially disproven.This is a fundamental requirement for any theory’s validation.
It provides a mathematical framework to measure the amount and quality of consciousness in any physical system, based on its causal structure and information integration.
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