The Spacetime-Interaction Theorem of Consciousness and Life
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) July 7, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21232299 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe Spacetime-Interaction Theorem proposes that consciousness is not a product of life but the generative condition from which life arises, defining consciousness as systematic information patterns created through spacetime interaction. The work connects philosophy of mind, information theory, and origins of life research, and outlines testable predictions and falsification criteria. It situates the theorem within prior work such as Integrated Information Theory, autopoiesis, and biosemiotics. This preprint is shared to invite discussion and critique of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality.
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| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Keywords | Consciousness Property philosophy Generative grammar Preprint Work physics |
| Key finding | Proposes that consciousness is not an emergent property of living systems but the generative condition from which life arises, defined as systematic information patterns created through spacetime interaction. |
Abstract
This work introduces the Spacetime‑Interaction Theorem of Consciousness and Life. It proposes that consciousness is not an emergent property of living systems, but the generative condition from which life arises. By defining consciousness as systematic information patterns created through spacetime interaction, the theorem connects philosophy of mind, information theory, and origins of life research. The paper outlines testable predictions, falsification criteria, and situates the theorem within prior art such as Integrated Information Theory, autopoiesis, and biosemiotics. This preprint is shared to invite discussion, critique, and further exploration of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality.