Protoconsciousness, Qualia Dimensions and Neural Circuitry for Color Vision
International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) June 18, 2026 DOI: 10.21275/sr26614083936 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Qualia Consciousness Monism Object grammar Artificial neural network Color vision Cognitive science Artificial intelligence Neural activity |
| Key points | Argues that the known dimensions of consciousness do not explain the specific feel of qualia without invoking proto-consciousness, and proposes a mathematical framework for qualia. |
Abstract
The various dimensions necessary for creating qualia like integration are known but why does specific causal structure feel like green or red? This article attempts to explain it and create mathematical framework for qualia. Russellian monism, Panpsychism, Pan-proto-psychism and Neutral monism are discussed briefly. A priori, the various dimensions responsible for generating rich human-like consciousness do not explain how something immaterial like consciousness is created without bringing in proto-consciousness. As an example, neural circuitry for color vision is mapped. Similar mapping needs to be done for phenomena listed in that section.