Integrated Information Theory of Consciousness in Conventional Computing

Explore the application of Integrated Information Theory (IIT) to conventional computing in this thought-provoking conference talk. Delve into the analysis of how computer programs influence cause-effect structures, building upon previous work by Findlay et al. Examine the treatment of computer clock oscillation as a background condition and the use of flip-flops as micro elements in causal modeling. Learn about a principled approach to defining well-formedness constraints on system states. Discover a procedure for tracing causal relationships between memory bits using a toy computer architecture, illustrating how different programming approaches can yield distinct cause-effect structures. Gain insights into the potential dissociation between intelligence and consciousness while considering new perspectives on recognizing consciousness in computer programs.