So, a new methodology is needed. It’s not so easy to find one (for us, at least ), but with the help of a bit of mathematical logic and philosophy of mind, we were able to make a proposal.
(7/n)
Some previous models hold up in light of this new methodology, others don’t. Metrics spaces probably don’t. But partial orders do, as do generally categories and topological spaces.
(8/n)
For easy explanations of the new methodology, and more examples of how the old one fails, cf. our preprint! (9/n)
arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/2301.11812
PhilPapers: https://philpapers.org/rec/JOHWIA-11
PsyArXiv: https://psyarxiv.com/yhn8q/
Final note This result is only indirectly related to models or theories of consciousness. Mocs or tocs might make use of a mathematical space or structure to represent consciousness, but they mainly target the relation between consciousness and the physical domain. (10/10)
Thanks to Starline and GarryKillian on Freepik for making pics 6 and 8!