Reassessing Information in Understanding the Temporality of Consciousness
Preprints.org June 5, 2024 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202406.0188.v1 (opens in new tab)
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe work argues that understanding consciousness requires reassessing how information is conceptualized in relation to time. It challenges standard views that treat information as static or temporally neutral, proposing instead that information is inherently temporal and dynamic, shaping the structure of conscious experience. The author contends that this temporal dimension is essential for explaining the flow and continuity of consciousness, which static models fail to capture. By rethinking information's role, the paper offers a new framework for addressing longstanding puzzles about the temporality of conscious awareness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Argues that the temporality of consciousness is best understood as a continuous, dynamic integration of information rather than a series of discrete moments. |
Abstract
Reassessing Information in Understanding the Temporality of Consciousness