Is Consciousness Computable? Quantifying Integrated Information Using Algorithmic Information Theory
arXiv Preprint Archive May 1, 2014 Phil Maguire, Philippe Moser, Rebecca Maguire et al.
In this article we review Tononi's (2008) theory of consciousness as integrated information. We argue that previous formalizations of integrated information (e.g. Griffith, 2014) depend on information loss. Since lossy integration would necessitate continuous damage to existing memories, we propose it is more natural to frame consciousness as a lossless integrative process and provide a...