THE PHYSICS OF INTELLIGENCE: CAN THE FERMIONIC MIND HYPOTHESIS PROVIDE A THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK FOR UNDERSTANDING CONSCIOUSNESS?

The rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence has sparked considerable discussion regarding the potential for artificial consciousness. However, achieving this goal relies on a precise understanding of biological consciousness. At its core, consciousness operates similarly to large language models, functioning as an endothermic information processor and a generator of intellect. Perception arises from a reversible, probabilistic thermodynamic cycle, which imparts probabilistic and quantum characteristics to cognition. At the same time, consciousness possesses intrinsic unity and a fundamental separation, representing fundamental particle features. By adopting the operational principles of elementary particles, the brain gives rise to consciousness, the essential unit of intellect. This novel theory is the fermionic mind hypothesis (FMH), which shows that consciousness is the fundamental unit of intellect, much like fermions form the basis of matter. FMH shows that the physical laws apply to behavior, and emotions represent the four fundamental forces of motivation. Out of these motivation forces, we investigate those we experience in everyday life: gravity and electromagnetism. Emotional electromagnetism shows that the introduction of bias leads to bipolar, discrete behaviors. The reversible perception cycle creates contrasting psychological conditions, the so-called psychological up-and-down spin. Competitors form opposite opinions, dictated by the Pauli exclusion principle. Winners and losers give rise to hierarchical social dynamics akin to atomic organization. The adoption of gravity leads to mental gravity (MG). MG governs competitive thinking and behavior and assists in forming a hierarchic social organization. The fermionic characteristics of consciousness suggest that the brain adapts to its surroundings following physical laws. Our framework explains the operation of consciousness and may facilitate the development of artificial consciousness.