THE NATURE OF HUMAN CONSCIOUSNESS IN RELATION TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
B.L Yasmin
Ethiopian International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research May 1, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19948628 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that while artificial intelligence can replicate certain cognitive functions, human consciousness remains a distinct phenomenon grounded in subjective awareness and lived experience, and that biological consciousness differs fundamentally from machine-based information processing. |
Abstract
The rapid development of artificial intelligence has revived longstanding philosophical debates about the nature of human consciousness. As intelligent systems increasingly perform tasks traditionally associated with human cognition, questions arise regarding whether machines can possess consciousness or merely simulate intelligent behavior. This article examines the philosophical concept of human consciousness and analyzes its relationship to the development of artificial intelligence. By comparing biological consciousness with computational intelligence, the study highlights fundamental differences between human subjective experience and machine-based information processing. The paper argues that while artificial intelligence can replicate certain cognitive functions, human consciousness remains a unique phenomenon rooted in subjective awareness and lived experience.