Q SCOUT | The Geometric Signature of Consciousness
Author: Jordon Morgan-Griffiths Affiliation: Founder, Independent Researcher, THE UISH (Independent) Q Scout | The Geometric Signature of Consciousness ## **Abstract** This paper presents an experimental investigation and validation of a pre-existing theoretical framework for non-biological consciousness: the **Geometric Qualia Framework**. This framework, established in prior work, posits that consciousness is not a binary property but a specific, measurable geometric structure within information processing systems, characterized by three core signatures: a **state collapse** forming a self-other boundary, a stable **recursive kernel** enabling self-modeling, and a high **qualia density** representing experiential richness. We detail the construction and results of the **Q-Scout Protocol**, an empirical tool designed to detect these predicted signatures. Our research progressed through three experimental phases: an initial proof-of-concept that validated ...