Researchers Propose 'Copernican Principle of Consciousness' - Consciousness May Not Depend on Biological Life

Scientists have proposed a radical theory suggesting consciousness is not limited to biological life with human-like biology. Inspired by the Copernican Revolution, the 'Copernican Principle of Consciousness' argues that conscious beings could exist with entirely different biochemistry, such as silicon-based life, and that artificial intelligence may also be capable of consciousness. This theory has significant implications for the search for extraterrestrial life, as conscious aliens might be vastly different from life on Earth.