Consciousness Quote by Max Tegmark
““I think that consciousness is the way information feels when being processed in certain complex ways.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: “Life 2.0” Podcast, 2020
Consciousness arises when information is processed in complex ways, giving it a subjective feel.
In simple terms: Consciousness is feeling of processed information.
Explore how complexity creates subjective experience.
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When to use this quote
- AI research
- neuroscience
- philosophical debate
- education
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does processing complexity lead to feeling?
- Can non-biological systems be conscious?
Complexity alone may not fully explain qualia.