A Proposal for Scientific Research on Consciousness Based on a Naturalistic Philosophy of Information
Journal of Consciousness Studies June 1, 2026 Zhensong Wang
David Chalmers proposed a dual-aspect theory of information to tackle the hard problem of consciousness, aiming for a scientific framework. However, this approach retains elements of Cartesian dualism and its principles — structural coherence and organizational invariance — are insufficiently robust to scientifically ground subjective experiences. Chalmers’ reliance on Shannon’s information...