Proposal for an approach to artificial consciousness based on self-consciousness (2007)

Abstract

Current research on artificial consciousness is focused on
\nphenomenal consciousness and on functional consciousness.
\nWe propose to shift the focus to self-consciousness in order
\nto open new areas of investigation. We use an existing
\nscenario where self-consciousness is considered as the result of an evolution of representations. Application of the scenario to the possible build up of a conscious robot also introduces questions relative to emotions in robots. Areas of investigation are proposed as a continuation of this approach.