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Artificial Consciousness and Human Consciousness: A Multi-dimensional Perspective and Future CoexistenceAuthor: Duan YuchongPublisher: (To be determined)Expected Publication Date: (To be determined)
As artificial intelligence progresses from “algorithmic tools” to the possibility of possessing autonomous intentions and quasi-consciousness, what kind of profound transformation might this bring to our world? From technical revolutions to legal/ethical concerns, from social culture to the spiritual dimension of human life, the disruptive influence of “artificial consciousness” far exceeds that of any prior industrial revolution.
In his new book, Artificial Consciousness and Human Consciousness: A Multi-dimensional Perspective and Future Coexistence, Duan Yuchong provides a systematic and forward-looking guide to this monumental topic. Incorporating a unique interdisciplinary vision, the book spans AI engineering and theoretical frameworks, as well as philosophical, social, legal, and humanistic perspectives—striving to illustrate how artificial consciousness could profoundly reshape 21st-century human society.
A Comprehensive, Multi-layered Discussion: From Foundational Theory to Socio-cultural ContextA Multi-faceted Approach: Theory & Engineering, Society & Philosophy, Applications & Ethics
This book not only explores the core question of “How is it possible for a machine to have consciousness?” but also introduces influential academic theories such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and the Global Workspace Theory (GNWT).
It further elaborates the DIKWP Model (Data–Information–Knowledge–Wisdom–Purpose), integrating neural network engineering and real-world examples, offering an operational framework for creating “artificial consciousness.”
From law, ethics, and cultural/spiritual impacts to education, healthcare, industry, and urban applications, the author systematically constructs a “theory–technology–society” triple link of analysis.
Cross-disciplinary Resources and In-depth Exposition
The writing process involved referencing philosophical, sociological, neuroscientific, and computational literature, experiments, and trend reports.
Each chapter interconnects with the others, and every concept or model is paired with examples or theoretical cross-references, helping readers switch and verify between abstract reasoning and practical applications.
Philosophical Foundations: Human Consciousness and the “Hard Problem”
Drawing on Kant, Husserl, and other classical philosophers, the book delves into fundamental questions like “free will” and “qualia”.
Combining modern philosophy of mind with theories such as IIT and GNWT, it examines the controversies and cutting-edge approaches to “subjective experience” in artificial consciousness.
The DIKWP Model: From Data to Purpose
The book systematically explains how DIKWP (Data–Information–Knowledge–Wisdom–Purpose) can clarify the step-by-step formation of intelligence and autonomy in machines.
Discussed from an engineering standpoint, the author addresses algorithmic modules, attentional mechanisms, metacognition, and moral value functions, providing a structured design framework for artificial consciousness.
Law and Ethics: Dual Normative Guidance
Once artificial consciousness systems possess decision-making and self-modification capabilities, conventional legal definitions of AI as “tools” or “objects” become insufficient.
Detailed discussion focuses on the concept of “electronic personhood,” “quasi-subject” frameworks, and issues such as moral value embedding, risk assessment, and regulatory structures—offering comprehensive perspectives on rule of law and social constraints.
Application Scenarios: Healthcare, Education, Industry, and Smart Cities
Chapters six through eight center around various industry insights, demonstrating how artificial consciousness may transform clinical decision-making, individualized education, collaborative robotics, urban optimization, etc.
Readers gain a more concrete sense of how “artificial consciousness” could integrate into daily life, as well as potential challenges in privacy, ethics, and labor.
Frontier Research and Future Visions
The final sections evaluate multi-modal large models, neuro-symbolic integration, and other research hotspots, along with discussions on computational demands, open-source ecosystems, and international collaboration.
The book then expands to philosophical–civilizational horizons, urging readers to further reflect on “human identity” and the potential co-evolution of humans and machines.
Duan Yuchong has long been engaged in cross-field work across AI, philosophy, and the social sciences, with specific focus on AI ethics and social implications.
In writing Artificial Consciousness and Human Consciousness, the author aims to bridge the gap between academic discourse and public awareness:
On one hand, helping non-technical readers understand the scientific foundations and engineering processes underlying “machine-like consciousness”;
On the other, guiding AI practitioners to contemplate more deeply on issues of ethics, philosophy, and cultural implications, so they won’t remain “technically proficient yet narrow in scope.”
The epilogue reveals the author’s standpoint: “Each time we refine or debug these artificial systems, we are simultaneously re-sculpting our understanding of humanity and civilization.” This underlines the book’s fundamental aim: “We are not only investigating the machine, but also re-examining the essence of being human.”
Target Audience and ValueAI/Computer Science Researchers and Practitioners: The book outlines crucial theories and models, plus safety strategies, that can inform advanced engineering work in artificial consciousness.
Social Scientists, Philosophers, Ethicists: It offers thorough frameworks for aligning AI systems with social norms, enriched with the latest legal and cultural discussions.
Legislators, Policymakers: Investigates pivotal matters of “electronic personhood,” “value alignment,” risk oversight, etc., delivering key insights for policy-making in AI governance.
General Readers with Future-Oriented Interest: Thorough coverage of real-life scenarios and cultural impacts, fostering a more balanced understanding of AI transformations and potential conflicts.
Artificial consciousness is not simply a science fiction spectacle or an incremental step in AI research. It embodies a revolution that delves into both technology and the human mind. The central question is not merely how to enhance performance, but how humanity might adapt our societal structures, cultural norms, and personal identities in response to machines that could one day think, feel, and even surpass our own rational abilities.
In Artificial Consciousness and Human Consciousness: A Multi-dimensional Perspective and Future Coexistence, Duan Yuchong neither provides formulaic solutions nor panders to hype. Instead, the book constructs a broad intellectual landscape in which readers—be they professionals, students, or lay enthusiasts—can deeply engage, reflect, and explore the challenges and opportunities that “machine consciousness” holds.
Anticipate this vital work as you stand at the frontiers of one of humanity’s greatest endeavors: the coevolution of mind and machine. With this volume in hand, you will find a roadmap spanning the conceptual, moral, and real-world complexities that will define the next epoch of human civilization and beyond.
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