[xaxis]

I'm sure you're as capable of intellectual discussion on the topic as anyone. I'm no expert and have zero formal training in any field. Like many of us, what I do have is the motivation to perpetually learn.

Michael Levin is great! Thanks for sharing all these great resources.

When I find some time, I want to put together a Python model/visualization that simulates some examples. Either way though, the part that makes this "fun" is just exploring the bounds of the universe and consciousness from the confines of my own mind. I have a feeling such activities are on some level what the universe 'wants itself' (us) to do. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[emanuer]

Well, you seem crazy enough to, possibly, find some sort of enjoyment from this book: The Romance of Reality by Bobby Azarian The author explores an philosophical framework to explain the universe through the lens of entropy. I loved it.

Also, it is my firm believe that in the moment you have emergence at play in any shape or form, simulation is the only viable path for in depth research. In my mind any form of neural network is a deterministic chaotic system[1]. If this would be true, simulation is the way how you test and discover truths. So I am a big fan of your intent to start programming.

Another book which your text reminded me of was Scale by Geoffrey West. Again not something pertinent to your effort of Modeling Consciousness, but it informed and delighted me in my attempts to make sense of reality.

[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svV1MsUdInE