Consciousness Quote by Edelman Gerald
““The emergence of consciousness as an evolutionary event and the subsequent emergence of language have led to the idea of information. But we should not reify it as a prior or imminent property of the world.””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Consciousness, 2015
Consciousness and language emerged evolutionarily, but information shouldn't be treated as a fundamental property of reality.
In simple terms: Consciousness and language are evolutionary, not cosmic.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about information as a basic reality.
Themes
evolution
language
information theory
Mood
analytical
inquisitive
Type
scientific
philosophical
When to use this quote
- scientific research
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
cognitive science
philosophy of mind
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports information as emergent?
- How does this view affect AI development?
A Different Perspective
Treating information as intrinsic may oversimplify complex systems.
