The Validity of Integrated Information Theory: Debunking Pseudoscience Claims
An open letter signed by 124 researchers claimed that Integrated Information Theory (IIT), one of the most widely discussed theories in consciousness science, should be considered "pseudoscience." The letter argued that IIT's commitments to panpsychism and its lack of empirical testability justified the charge. However, the author argues that while IIT may have strange implications and be difficult to test, it still qualifies as science and should not be dismissed. The author emphasizes the importance of creative thinking and the right to be wrong in the pursuit of understanding consciousness.