Consciousness Is Evolution in Real Time: A Deterministic Accessibility Account
Preprints.org December 5, 2025 preprint DOI: 10.20944/preprints202512.0535.v1
Summary
The paper argues that consciousness is not a mysterious byproduct of brain activity but a real-time evolutionary process governed by deterministic principles. It proposes a framework called the Deterministic Accessibility Account, which holds that conscious experience arises from the brain's ongoing, deterministic selection of information that is accessible for global control and behavior. This account aims to reconcile subjective experience with physical law, suggesting that consciousness serves an adaptive function by enabling organisms to navigate their environment efficiently.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Consciousness is a deterministic, real-time evolutionary process where the brain selects accessible information for adaptive control. |
Abstract
Consciousness Is Evolution in Real Time: A Deterministic Accessibility Account