integrated information theory
E389950
information-theoretic framework
neuroscientific theory
philosophy of mind theory
theory of consciousness
Integrated information theory is a theoretical framework in neuroscience and philosophy of mind that attempts to explain and quantify consciousness in terms of how much information a system integrates as a whole.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| integrated information theory canonical | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: integrated information theory Context triple: [Consciousness: An Introduction, topic, integrated information theory]
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A.
Orch-OR theory of consciousness
The Orch-OR theory of consciousness is a controversial proposal suggesting that conscious experience arises from quantum processes within neuronal microtubules in the brain.
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B.
The Computational Brain
The Computational Brain is an influential book that explores how principles of computation and neural networks can explain brain function and cognition.
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C.
information theory
Information theory is a mathematical framework for quantifying information, communication, and data compression, foundational to modern digital communication and signal processing.
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D.
an information-theoretic perspective on economic systems
An information-theoretic perspective on economic systems views economies as complex information-processing networks, analyzing how knowledge, signals, and communication constraints shape coordination, efficiency, and institutional design.
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E.
orchestrated objective reduction
Orchestrated objective reduction is a controversial quantum theory of consciousness proposing that cognitive processes arise from quantum computations in brain microtubules that collapse due to an objective physical mechanism.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: integrated information theory Target entity description: Integrated information theory is a theoretical framework in neuroscience and philosophy of mind that attempts to explain and quantify consciousness in terms of how much information a system integrates as a whole.
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A.
Orch-OR theory of consciousness
The Orch-OR theory of consciousness is a controversial proposal suggesting that conscious experience arises from quantum processes within neuronal microtubules in the brain.
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B.
The Computational Brain
The Computational Brain is an influential book that explores how principles of computation and neural networks can explain brain function and cognition.
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C.
information theory
Information theory is a mathematical framework for quantifying information, communication, and data compression, foundational to modern digital communication and signal processing.
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D.
an information-theoretic perspective on economic systems
An information-theoretic perspective on economic systems views economies as complex information-processing networks, analyzing how knowledge, signals, and communication constraints shape coordination, efficiency, and institutional design.
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E.
orchestrated objective reduction
Orchestrated objective reduction is a controversial quantum theory of consciousness proposing that cognitive processes arise from quantum computations in brain microtubules that collapse due to an objective physical mechanism.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
information-theoretic framework
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neuroscientific theory ⓘ philosophy of mind theory ⓘ theory of consciousness ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
explain consciousness
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quantify consciousness ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
brain connectivity analysis
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disorders of consciousness ⓘ neuroscience of anesthesia ⓘ sleep research ⓘ |
| assumption |
consciousness corresponds to integrated information generated by a system
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consciousness is definite ⓘ consciousness is intrinsic to the system that has it ⓘ consciousness is specific ⓘ consciousness is structured ⓘ consciousness is unified ⓘ |
| coreClaim |
the level of consciousness of a system is given by the amount of integrated information Φ it generates
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the quality of consciousness corresponds to the system’s cause–effect structure ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizedFor |
computational intractability for large systems
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dependence on system decomposition choices ⓘ difficulty of empirical testing ⓘ panpsychist implications ⓘ |
| defines | integrated information Φ ⓘ |
| distinguishes | conscious and unconscious states ⓘ |
| field |
cognitive science
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consciousness studies ⓘ neuroscience ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ |
| hasMetric | Φ measure of integrated information ⓘ |
| implies |
feedforward systems have low or zero Φ
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recurrent networks can have high Φ ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
information theory
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neuroscience of consciousness ⓘ systems theory ⓘ |
| mainConcept |
cause–effect structure
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consciousness ⓘ information integration ⓘ integrated information ⓘ |
| postulate |
composition postulate
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exclusion postulate ⓘ information postulate ⓘ integration postulate ⓘ intrinsic existence postulate ⓘ |
| proposedBy | Giulio Tononi ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
functionalism
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global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness ⓘ
surface form:
global neuronal workspace theory
information theory ⓘ panpsychism ⓘ |
| symbol | Φ ⓘ |
| version |
IIT 1.0
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IIT 2.0 ⓘ IIT 3.0 ⓘ IIT 4.0 ⓘ |
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Subject: integrated information theory Description of subject: Integrated information theory is a theoretical framework in neuroscience and philosophy of mind that attempts to explain and quantify consciousness in terms of how much information a system integrates as a whole.
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