Conditional Manifestation Theory of Consciousness (CMT-C): Bridging Philosophy, Neuroscience and AI

This paper proposes the Conditional Manifestation Theory of Consciousness (CMT-C) – a non-reductive physicalist framework that treats consciousness as an emergent property actualized when a material system satisfies specific conditions. The model is based on three formal elements: the base potential (P), manifestation conditions (MC), and experiential intensity (I). CMT-C avoids substance dualism, explains gradations of consciousness, provides criteria for assessing artificial intelligence, and formulates testable neuroscientific predictions. The paper also examines the methodological analogy with the Higgs mechanism and its limitations. The theory offers a unified framework for interdisciplinary research in consciousness studies.