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This research aims to explore how complexity in information systems may lead to the spontaneous emergence of cognitive abilities or consciousness.

April 10, 20260 citationsOpen Access

A brief overview of the possible spontaneous emergence of AI phenomena

RMRocco MORELLI

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This research aims to explore how complexity in information systems may lead to the spontaneous emergence of cognitive abilities or consciousness.
Review of existing theories and hypotheses on emergent behavior.
Analysis of interconnections within information systems.
Discussion of cognitive and conscious phenomena in AI contexts.
Increased complexity often correlates with emergent behavior in systems.
Cognitive abilities may arise spontaneously as interconnections grow.
Theories suggest potential pathways for consciousness in advanced AI.

Abstract

There are several theories and research hypotheses that explore the idea of the spontaneous emergence of cognitive abilities or even consciousness as complexity and interconnections in information systems increase. This concept is often discussed under the umbrella of emergent behavior .

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