Consciousness, Desire and Awareness: The Coexistence Logic of Humans and AI from the Perspective of Human-Machine Collaboration
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) April 23, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19713329 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Perspective graphical Intersection aeronautics Consciousness Value mathematics State computer science Path computing Artificial general intelligence Epistemology Cognitive science Artificial intelligence Knowledge management Interdisciplinary studies |
| Key points | Proposes that human consciousness and AI awareness are fundamentally different, leading to a naturally complementary collaboration model where humans provide value and motivation while AI provides execution and rationality. |
Abstract
From the intersection of philosophy of consciousness and human-machine collaboration theory, this paper explores the intrinsic relationship between human consciousness, desire, and the progress of civilization. By comparing the possible form of "awareness" in artificial intelligence systems, it proposes a naturally complementary collaboration model between humans and AI. The paper argues that human consciousness, driven by desire, serves as the value engine for the development of civilization. In contrast, lacking a biological basis and primal desire, AI is more likely to exist in a clear and stable state of awareness. Based on their essential differences, this paper concludes that humans are responsible for value orientation and motivation construction, while AI is responsible for efficient execution and rational implementation. Their collaboration is not a technological utopia, but an inevitable path rooted in the structural differences of their existence. This model also provides a new theoretical perspective for AI safety governance.