Philosophical Foundations
Self-awareness has long been considered a defining human trait, yet its nature remains elusive. This post explores:
- Descartes' "cogito ergo sum" and modern reinterpretations
- The paradox of observing one's own consciousness
- Neuroscientific studies of default mode networks
Quantum Consciousness Hypothesis
Some researchers propose that quantum processes in the brain enable self-awareness through coherent superposition. We examine how this theory attempts to reconcile subjective experience with physicalist models.
Artificial Self-Awareness Challenges
Creating self-aware machines faces three fundamental obstacles:
Recursive Self-Modeling
AI systems lack introspective capabilities to examine their own thought processes
Qualia Representation
Even advanced systems cannot express subjective experience
