Non-Separability of Physical Systems as a Foundation of Consciousness

A hypothesis is presented that non-separability of degrees of freedom is the fundamental property underlying consciousness in physical systems. The amount of consciousness in a system is determined by the extent of non-separability and the number of degrees of freedom involved. Non-interacting and f...

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Main Author: Anton Arkhipov
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Entropy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1099-4300/24/11/1539