[Verse 1] There's a number hiding in your neural maze Phi measures consciousness in quantified ways Information integration, that's the key How much awareness flows through circuitry When networks bind together what they know The math reveals how conscious systems grow [Chorus] Integrated information theory shows the score Phi gives us numbers, tells us there's much more Split-brain patients prove the stream divides in two Cerebellum's rich but Phi stays low, it's true Hard problem tackled with equations bright Substrate-independent, consciousness takes flight [Verse 2] Roger Sperry found the corpus callosum cut Creates two minds where once was singular thought Left hemisphere speaks while right hand draws Each half unaware of the other's cause The theory predicted this would split the flow Two separate Phi values, high and low [Chorus] Integrated information theory shows the score Phi gives us numbers, tells us there's much more Split-brain patients prove the stream divides in two Cerebellum's rich but Phi stays low, it's true Hard problem tackled with equations bright Substrate-independent, consciousness takes flight [Verse 3] Billions of neurons packed in cerebellum's folds Yet consciousness barely registers, or so we're told IIT predicted this paradoxical twist Repetitive circuits can't make Phi exist While cortex weaves experiences rich and deep The brainstem keeps you breathing in your sleep [Verse 4] From minimally conscious to vegetative states The Phi equation accurately calculates When awareness dims or when it's fully bright The mathematics captures every level of sight Anesthesia drops the Phi down near to zero While REM dreams make you consciousness hero [Bridge] Not just biological, the theory dares to claim Silicon or carbon, consciousness could be the same If integration reaches the critical height Any substrate could spark subjective sight From wetware to hardware, the principle stands Awareness emerges when information expands [Chorus] Integrated information theory shows the score Phi gives us numbers, tells us there's much more Split-brain patients prove the stream divides in two Cerebellum's rich but Phi stays low, it's true Hard problem tackled with equations bright Substrate-independent, consciousness takes flight [Outro] The mystery of experience finally gets its due Mathematical precision makes predictions true
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