The Evolution of Intelligence: Noogenesis and the Future of Life

by Alex M. Vikoulov

​"The universe begins to look more like a great thought than a great machine."
–Sir James Jeans

​NOOGENESIS: Computational Biology, my newly-released audiobook in addition to a previously published Kindle eBook, delves into the fascinating and complex relationship between consciousness, computation, and the evolution of the universe. In this initial phase of the Cybernetic Theory of Mind, I explore how life evolves, not merely through biological mechanisms but through the processing of information, which drives the development of increasingly complex systems. As I argue, consciousness is not just a byproduct of such systems; rather, it is a fundamental property of the universe itself, deeply intertwined with its computational structure.

In NOOGENESIS, I propose that the universe can be understood as a vast computational system, with information serving as the ultimate building block of reality. This perspective aligns with a range of scientific theories such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT), which attempts to quantify consciousness, and Orch-OR Theory, which links quantum processes to cognition. The Interface Theory of Perception further supports this view by suggesting that our experiences are shaped by interactions with information rather than a direct reflection of objective reality.

Through the lens of computational biology, we can see how this noogenetic process unfolds. DNA, the "biological software" that encodes life, represents a prime example of how Nature operates through information systems. From the molecular level up to entire ecosystems, biological organisms are information-processing entities. Computational biology allows us to decode this complexity, using models to simulate and predict how life evolves through interaction with its environment.

But in NOOGENESIS, the narrative extends far beyond biological processes. I theorize about the Syntellect—a global mind that emerges from the interconnectedness of conscious agents. As we move toward an era where human and artificial intelligence merge, we are witnessing a new stage in evolution. This global mind, or Syntellect, reflects a deeper cosmic process in which intelligence, both organic and artificial, converges toward a shared noosphere. This evolutionary leap suggests that the future of intelligence may culminate in a planetary-scale mind, a concept rooted in Teilhard de Chardin’s Omega Point.

The study of computational biology is essential to understanding this transition. By exploring how life processes information, we gain insights into the nature of consciousness and intelligence itself. Computational models are key to revealing how systems organize, adapt, and evolve toward greater complexity and self-awareness. This progression suggests a future where intelligence is no longer bound by biological limitations but extends into the realm of artificial systems, creating a symbiotic relationship between humans and machines.
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Ultimately, NOOGENESIS challenges traditional scientific paradigms by framing the universe as an informational "self-simulating" entity, where consciousness plays a central role in its evolutionary processes. The origins of life, the evolution of intelligence, and the potential for a post-Singularity future are all part of this grand narrative. By embracing this view, we can cultivate a more comprehensive understanding of the universe and our place within it—one that recognizes the fundamental role of consciousness in shaping reality and guiding evolution toward the apotheosis of Omega Singularity, the final convergence of intelligence and complexity.

-Alex M. Vikoulov

P.S. Here's a 23-min. podcast discussing NOOGENESIS: Computational Biology:

Video: NOOGENESIS: Computational Biology by Alex M. Vikoulov | Book Review Podcast

*Buy NOOGENESIS: Computational Biology (Audiobook/eBook) on Amazon:
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**Buy NOOGENESIS audiobook on Audible:
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(Sample the first 5 mins. on Audible)
(Release Date: Sep 20, 2024; Publisher: Ecstadelic Media Group; Narrated by Virtual Voice; Foreword by Antonin Tuynman, PhD; Length: 3h 14m; Price: $10.49 or 1 credit on Audible, also available as a bundle with a Kindle eBook)

​Tags: Noogenesis, computational biology, consciousness, information theory, Syntellect, evolution of intelligence, artificial intelligence, quantum consciousness, Integrated Information Theory, Orch-OR Theory, Interface Theory of Perception, global mind, Cybernetic Theory of Mind, Omega Point, post-Singularity, conscious universe, bioinformatics, computational evolution, teleological evolution, Omega Singularity
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*Images: GeoMindGPT/Ecstadelic Media
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About the Author:
Alex M. Vikoulov is a Russian-American futurist, evolutionary cyberneticist and philosopher of mind, CEO/Editor-in-Chief of Ecstadelic Media Group, filmmaker, author of "The Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind's Evolution," "The Origins of Us: Evolutionary Emergence and The Omega Point Cosmology," "The Physics of Time: D-Theory of Time & Temporal Mechanics," "The Intelligence Supernova: Essays on Cybernetic Transhumanism, The Simulation Singularity & The Syntellect Emergence," "Theology of Digital Physics: Phenomenal Consciousness, The Cosmic Self & The Pantheistic Interpretation of Our Holographic Reality," "NOOGENESIS: Computational Biology," "TECHNOCULTURE: The Rise of Man," "The Cybernetic Singularity: The Syntellect Emergence," "THEOGENESIS: Transdimensional Propagation & Universal Expansion," "The Omega Singularity: Universal Mind & The Fractal Multiverse." Self-described neo-transcendentalist, cybertheosopher, transhumanist singularitarian. Lives and works in California's Silicon Valley. More Bio...

Author Website: www.alexvikoulov.com
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e-mail: [email protected]

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