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Theoretical framework proposes consciousness as the basis for life, inviting further exploration and critique.
This work introduces the Spacetime‑Interaction Theorem of Consciousness and Life. It proposes that consciousness is not an emergent property of living systems, but the generative condition from which life arises. By defining consciousness as systematic information patterns created through spacetime interaction, the theorem connects philosophy of mind, information theory, and origins of life research. The paper outlines testable predictions, falsification criteria, and situates the theorem within prior art such as Integrated Information Theory, autopoiesis, and biosemiotics. This preprint is shared to invite discussion, critique, and further exploration of consciousness as a fundamental aspect of reality.
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