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P1. In IIT, since exclusion is true, if a system S has Φmax, S is P-conscious.
P1. In IIT, since exclusion is true, if a system S has Φmax, S is P-conscious.
P2. But it’s more natural to conclude exclusion is false.
P2. But it’s more natural to conclude exclusion is false.
P3. If exclusion is false, then if S has Φ (if S’s Φ > 0), S is P-conscious.
P3. If exclusion is false, then if S has Φ (if S’s Φ > 0), S is P-conscious.
P4. Therefore, if S has Φ, S is P-conscious.
P4. Therefore, if S has Φ, S is P-conscious.
P5. CAS have Φ.
P5. CAS have Φ.
C. Therefore, CAS are P-conscious
C. Therefore, CAS are P-conscious
Scenario #1
Scenario #1
IIT treats any difference in Φ as significant, so even CAS with minimal difference in Φ will be entirely not conscious
Scenario #2
Scenario #2
...but IIT predicts consciousness would flicker off as soon as Φ of the supersystem surpasses Φ of your brain.
Scenario #3
Scenario #3
IIT correlates Φmax with consciousness. Since ΦA and ΦB are equal, neither A nor B have Φmax. Therefore, IIT predicts neither system is conscious despite no change in complexity, Φ, or function in either system.
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