BACKGROUND: The question of whether large language models (LLMs) possess consciousness has been increasingly debated. Integrated information theory (IIT) offers a quantitative framework for assessing consciousness through a measure of integrated information. METHODS: This study applied IIT principles to the architecture of transformer-based LLMs, focusing on causal integration, temporal...
HealthcareFebruary 6, 2025Dong Ah Shin, Min Cheol Chang
Background/Objectives: Consciousness is a complex and elusive phenomenon encompassing self-awareness, sensory perception, emotions, and cognition. Despite significant advances in neuroscience, understanding the neural mechanisms underlying consciousness remains challenging. Pain, as a subjective and multifaceted experience, offers a unique lens for exploring consciousness by integrating sensory...