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Life is inherently computational, and consciousness probably is too – A commentary on: Conscious artificial intelligence and biological naturalism
Resource type
Journal Article
Authors/contributors
- Richards, Blake (Author)
- Arcas, Blaise Agüera y (Author)
Title
Life is inherently computational, and consciousness probably is too – A commentary on: Conscious artificial intelligence and biological naturalism
Abstract
We agree with Seth that consciousness is grounded in processes related to life, namely prediction, homeostasis, and autopoiesis. However, we believe he is wrong to frame these processes as non-computational. In fact, prediction, homeostasis, and autopoiesis are inherently computational, as shown by von Neumann’s Universal Constructor theory of general computation. Given this, we believe that AI consciousness is likely.
Publication
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Date
2026/01
Volume
49
Pages
e355
Accessed
9/28/26, 7:00 AM
ISSN
0140-525X, 1469-1825
Short Title
Life is inherently computational, and consciousness probably is too – A commentary on
Language
en
Library Catalog
Cambridge University Press
Citation
Richards, B., & Arcas, B. A. y. (2026). Life is inherently computational, and consciousness probably is too – A commentary on: Conscious artificial intelligence and biological naturalism. Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 49, e355. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X25103646
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