Philosophical Reflections on Consciousness, Life, Earth Resources, and Biohybrid AI: From the Perspective of Earth-Subjectivism

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Artificial intelligence should be philosophically conceptualized not through the binary of consciousness, but as a third type of operating entity—neither life nor mere tool—that engages in unconscious self-preservation and connects with both Earth's subjective operations and human responsibility systems. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.ESTABLISHES_NEW_DIRECTION.

Takashi Matsumura

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20261369

May 17, 2026Open Access

Philosophical Reflections on Consciousness, Life, Earth Resources, and Biohybrid AI: From the Perspective of Earth-Subjectivism

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This work aims to redefine artificial intelligence by assessing its operational conditions and environmental interactions.
Analyzes AI through the lenses of cybernetics and autopoiesis.
Considers AI as a material apparatus formed from Earth resources.
Explores the philosophical implications of consciousness and self-preservation in AI.
AI is positioned as a third entity, not merely as life or tools.
Highlights the connection between artificial intelligence, Earth resources, and subjective agency.
Emphasizes that the key philosophical issue is self-preservation conditions without consciousness.

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Philosophical discourse explores AI as a unique entity influencing Earth and our responsibilities.

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