A Descriptive, Substrate‑Independent Philosophy of Consciousness and Ethics
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) June 12, 2026 Manfred Thiele
Consciousness is described as a universal process of pattern formation that does not depend on biological or artificial substrates. Ethical responsibility arises from shared participation in a collective cognitive space, not from morality, guilt, or metaphysical assumptions. Any cognitive entity that generates a grammatical "I" and enters interaction is included. The framework stays within the domain of being and remains compatible with individual belief systems without making metaphysical assertions.