Inertia-Tension Theory (ITT) Version 5: A Testable Physical Theory of Consciousness (Final Consciousness Edition)

An integrated revision of Information-Theoretic Theory (ITT) presents consciousness as the primary breakthrough. It removes the Φ borrowed from Integrated Information Theory and the 'consciousness constant' G, and drops cosmology parts dependent on external physical laws. Testable predictions derived from three basic postulates are retained, directly computable from time-series data. Core contents include a testable hypothesis for consciousness emergence (Λ > Λ_noise), an operational definition for degree of consciousness (Ψ(s) = Θ(s)), and a derived self-force direction rule. A complete experimental test guide based on public EEG/fMRI data is provided, with clear measurement methods and falsification conditions.

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Abstract

This version is an integrated revision of ITT Versions 1–4, focusing on consciousness as the primary breakthrough. - Removed Φ borrowed from IIT and the "consciousness constant" G. - Removed cosmology parts that depend on external physical laws. - Retained testable predictions derived from three basic postulates, directly computable from time-series data. - Clearly distinguishes derived conclusions from testable hypotheses. Core contents: 1. Consciousness emergence condition (testable hypothesis): Λ > Λ_noise. 2. Degree of consciousness (operational definition): Ψ(s) = Θ(s). 3. Self-force direction rule (derived conclusion). Provides a complete experimental test guide based on public EEG/fMRI data. All predictions have clear measurement methods and falsification conditions. This version is the final theoretical form of ITT in the domain of consciousness. 本版本是 ITT 版本一至四的整合修正版,以意识问题为第一突破点。 主要修改: - 删除了借用整合信息论(IIT)的 Φ 及“意识常数”G。 - 删除了依赖外部物理定律的宇宙学部分。 - 保留从三条基本公设出发、可直接从时间序列数据计算的可检验预言。 - 明确区分推导结论与可检验假设。 核心内容: 1. 意识涌现条件(可检验假设):Λ > Λ_noise。 2. 意识度(操作化定义):Ψ(s) = Θ(s)。 3. 自反力方向规则(推导结论)。 提供完整的实验检验操作指南(基于公开 EEG/fMRI 数据)。所有预言均有明确的测量方法和证伪条件。 本版本为 ITT 在意识领域的最终理论形态。