The Tripartite Architecture of Homeostatic Agents: A Framework for Artificial Consciousness
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 23, 2026 Matteo Milo D. Rienzo
This paper introduces a theoretical framework for the architectural design of self-aware artificial systems. Building upon the neurobiological foundations of homeostasis established by Antonio Damasio, I argue that consciousness is not an emergent metaphysical anomaly, but a mandatory functional requirement for the survival of complex systems. I propose an architecture consisting of three...