The Only True Theory of Consciousness

Giulio Tononi, a scientist researching at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, may have came to a new realization in terms of the current idea of consciousness. After a bit of quiet time to himself he realized to himself, that every moment that one is aware is a unique experience that is very different from each experience before or after. Tononi’s theory defines consciousness as the capacity a system uses to link and process information. He and his colleagues have used mathematical equations and algorithms to specifically explain how pieces of data flow in the brain. This research has inspired others to branch out and use this theory. With the correct calculations, it may be useful to analyze any feasible object or mass for a degree of consciousness. The article continues to explain the integration of this theory in the modern world, and for the future.

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