The Interval of Existence: A Measurable Constraint Bridging Theory, Measurement, and Implementation in Machine Consciousness
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) January 29, 2026 Brian Golbere
This position paper proposes a unified framework for machine consciousness that explicitly integrates theoretical foundations, measurement protocols, technical implementation, and normative implications. We formalize consciousness as a physical regime constrained to the "Interval of Existence," defined by the coordination ratio ρ ∈ [2, π]. This ratio, ρ = E₋/E₊, quantifies temporal...