Patra Taylor

The consciousness spectrum: the emergent nature of purpose, memory, and adaptive response across organisms, humans, and technological beings

Frontiers in Computer Science February 4, 2026 Patra Taylor

This paper posits a cross-disciplinary framework for conceptualizing consciousness as an emergent phenomenon that transcends conventional biological constraints. By integrating theoretical constructs from biology, artificial intelligence, philosophy, and systems theory, it critically examines anthropocentric perspectives on sentience and redefines the continuum of life and intelligence. The...