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May 13, 2026Open Access

Integration² - A Mechanistic Theory of Phenomenal Consciousness

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DCDavid CoxEndicott College

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Overview

This theoretical framework explains consciousness through integration and feedback mechanisms, suggesting new insights into experience richness.

Key Points

  • The aim is to provide a complete mechanistic theory of phenomenal consciousness based on integration processes.
  • Presents Integration² (I²) as a unified theory of consciousness.
  • Uses a two-factor model to explain consciousness' threshold and gradient.
  • Distinguishes I² from other theories like Global Workspace Theory and Integrated Information Theory.
  • Establishes that consciousness arises from an inevitable recursive loop of integration and broadcasting.
  • Demonstrates that experience richness depends on downstream processing sophistication.
  • Unifies Block's tripartite distinction into a cohesive integrative process rather than separate categories.

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David Cox (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a04151779e20c90b4444edchttps://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20126081
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