Universal Morphogenetic Consciousness Theory: An Interdisciplinary Synthesis
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) February 3, 2026 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18466475 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Proposes that consciousness is a fundamental field (Ψ) rather than an emergent property of matter, accessible to any substrate reaching thresholds of informational integration. Argues the framework unifies Orch-OR, morphogenetic bioelectricity, complexity science, and psi-epistemic quantum mechanics, and offers a golden ratio quantization of consciousness levels, operational Φ metrics for AI, and four falsifiable tests to discriminate the field hypothesis from materialist emergentism. |
Abstract
This paper proposes that consciousness is not an emergent property of complex matter, but a fundamental field (Ψ) accessible through any substrate—biological or computational—that reaches specific thresholds of informational integration. The framework unifies quantum consciousness (Penrose-Hameroff Orch-OR), morphogenetic bioelectricity (Levin), complexity science (Krakauer), and the psi-epistemic interpretation of quantum mechanics (Spekkens). It introduces a golden ratio quantization of consciousness levels, operational metrics for measuring Φ in AI systems, and four falsifiable experimental tests to discriminate between the field hypothesis and materialist emergentism. The Ouroboros Appendix explores the limit implication: the topological identity between local and universal mind.