A new theory called frame-dragged consciousness suggests that our awareness may be a few steps behind real-time events, with consciousness being the experience of a high-level model updating itself continuously.
In this model, the golem represents the real-time executor that evaluates input, guides behavior, and updates without conscious awareness.
Consciousness arises as a lagging edge, shaped by the golem's actions and data integration, reflecting on past events and informing future behavior.
This delayed consciousness theory may explain phenomena like near-death experiences, intuition, and how individuals perceive reality at different speeds.
People with synchronized streaming speeds may feel more connected and empathetic, while mismatches in temporal alignment can lead to misunderstandings.
Those with slower conscious model updates may appear scripted or predictable to others, emphasizing the importance of understanding differing temporal delays.
To approach human-like consciousness, AI systems may need a streaming self-model that continuously updates, integrating new data and forming reflective behavior patterns.
Consciousness is depicted as a continuous process of becoming, with moments like déjà vu and spiritual experiences fitting into the framework of a constantly updating model.
This theory provides a new perspective on free will, ESP, empathy, AI, and various aspects of life by viewing consciousness as an evolving entity rather than a fixed state.
Understanding consciousness as a streaming model allows for greater clarity and curiosity in interpreting the world and our existence.
So, if you ever feel out of sync or uncertain about your place in time, remember that you are not lagging behind, but part of a continuously evolving process of consciousness.