sam altman's garden and a not fake explanation of consciousness
this essay explores the parallels between sam altman’s vision of a “walled garden” and consciousness, positing that both involve the integration of information. using giulio tononi's integrated information theory (iit), it suggests that consciousness emerges from the harmonious organization of information within a system. the piece also draws a comparison between this process and the gradual transformation of a crafted stone garden, where nature integrates and alters the information over time. hosting someone for dinner is framed as a “spiritual experience” through this lens of information integration and connection.
this essay explores the parallels between sam altman’s vision of a “walled garden” and consciousness, positing that both involve the integration of information. using giulio tononi's integrated information theory (iit), it suggests that consciousness emerges from the harmonious organization of information within a system. the piece also draws a comparison between this process and the gradual transformation of a crafted stone garden, where nature integrates and alters the information over time. hosting someone for dinner is framed as a “spiritual experience” through this lens of information integration and connection.
this essay explores the parallels between sam altman’s vision of a “walled garden” and consciousness, positing that both involve the integration of information. using giulio tononi's integrated information theory (iit), it suggests that consciousness emerges from the harmonious organization of information within a system. the piece also draws a comparison between this process and the gradual transformation of a crafted stone garden, where nature integrates and alters the information over time. hosting someone for dinner is framed as a “spiritual experience” through this lens of information integration and connection.