Integrated Information Theory (IIT), developed by Giulio Tononi, posits that consciousness arises from the integration of information within a system. It suggests that the degree of consciousness correlates with the system’s ability to integrate information, quantified by a measure called Φ (phi). Systems with high Φ, like the human brain, exhibit complex, unified conscious experiences, while simpler systems with low Φ have minimal or no consciousness. IIT’s principles are supported by neuroimaging and computational models, offering insights into consciousness in neuroscience, AI, and philosophy.
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