Qualia as a Universal Principle: A Unified Mathematical Framework for Consciousness, AI, and Cosmic Information
Takashi Kubo preprint
Qualia—the subjective, felt aspect of consciousness—are explained through a new framework that combines neuroscience, AI, thermodynamics, quantum information theory, and cosmic principles. The authors propose that qualia arise from processes of genesis, integration, and optimization driven by entropy minimization, information self-organization, and dynamic feedback that promotes equilibrium. A mathematical model called the qualia equation captures these dynamics as neural, informational, and somatic interactions. The framework includes empirical validation strategies such as AI simulations, neurophysiological studies, neuromorphic computing, and astrophysical research, and incorporates the Self-Organizing Meta-Adaptive (SOMA) model to emphasize the embodied and adaptive nature of qualia. This provides a testable foundation for future consciousness research.