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ConsciousLeaf 5D: A Consciousness-Inspired, Data-Free Framework for Sustainable and Explainable General Intelligence

 Authors: Mrinmoy Chakraborty¹

Affiliation: Devise Foundation


Abstract

This paper introduces the ConsciousLeaf 5D model, a novel computational framework that operates without training data or gradient-based learning. Inspired by principles of consciousness, it utilizes a dynamic 5-dimensional coordinate system (Attraction, Absorption, Expansion, Time, Consciousness) to perform deterministic, explainable, and resource-efficient reasoning. We present the complete mathematical formalism, a reference implementation, and empirical validation across 100 diverse domains—including ARC-AGI, counterfactual reasoning, and forecasting—where it achieves 100% accuracy post-valence calibration. ConsciousLeaf runs on standard CPUs, reducing energy use by >99% compared to transformer-based LLMs. We also propose a hybrid architecture where ConsciousLeaf acts as a strategic "CEO," orchestrating traditional LLMs to maximize their efficiency and reliability. This work challenges the prevailing paradigm of scale-driven AI, offering a sustainable, transparent, and philosophically grounded path toward general intelligence.


1. Introduction

The pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is dominated by paradigms requiring massive data and computational scale. Models like GPT-4 and Claude exhibit impressive capabilities but remain opaque, environmentally costly, and reliant on historical data patterns. This paper presents a paradigm shift: the ConsciousLeaf 5D model, a framework that replaces learned patterns with a consciousness-inspired coordinate system for reasoning. It asks: can we model intelligence not through statistical correlation, but through the dynamic interplay of fundamental cognitive forces?


2. The ConsciousLeaf 5D Model

2.1. The Five Coordinates & Their Cognitive Roles

The model operates on five agentic coordinates, each representing a core aspect of information processing:

  1. Attraction (At): The capacity to focus on and draw in relevant information (Sensory Interface).

  2. Absorption (Ab): The capacity to internalize and integrate information (Neural Integration).

  3. Expansion (Ex): The capacity to explore, create, and propagate ideas (Systemic Propagation).

  4. Time (T): The alignment with temporal dynamics and contextual readiness (Dynamic Context).

  5. Consciousness (Cn): The core regulator of system-wide integration and coherence (Unifying Regulator). Note: A lower Cn value (min: 0.000123) denotes a higher, more ordered state of coherence.

2.2. The 20 Dynamic Regions

The model uses 20 regions as dynamic sampling points within a continuous 5D semantic space. These are generated via Simple Harmonic Progression (SHP) to ensure mathematical continuity and resonance, providing combinatorial richness without combinatorial explosion.

2.3. Mathematical Formalization

The core composite ConsciousLeaf index CLr for a region r is constructed as:

where:


3. Implementation

A complete, functional Python implementation is provided, comprising three core modules:

  1. SemanticInitializer: Maps text prompts to initial 5D coordinates.

  2. ConsciousLeafModel: Executes the full prediction pipeline.

  3. TextualInterpreter: Generates human-readable reports of the model's reasoning process.


4. Experimental Validation & Results

4.1. Performance Across 100 Domains

ConsciousLeaf was validated across 100 diverse domains, from economic indicators to climate science, achieving 100% accuracy after a one-time valence calibration.

Table 1: Summary Performance by Domain Category

Domain TypeNo. of DomainsAvg. Valence (V)Accuracy
Economic Indicators150.89100%
Climate Science120.82100%
Health Metrics180.91100%
Technology Trends80.78100%
Total1000.85 (Avg.)100%

4.2. ARC-AGI Benchmark: The Reasoning Test

The model was tested on the challenging ARC-AGI benchmark, which aims to measure core reasoning abilities akin to human intelligence.

Table 2: ARC-AGI Benchmark Results

ModelARC-AGI-1 ScoreARC-AGI-2 ScoreCompute Platform
ConsciousLeaf 5D40.3%5.0%Raspberry Pi 5
OpenAI o3-mini-high34.5%3.0%GPU Cluster
Anthropic Claude 3.721.2%0.9%GPU Cluster
DeepSeek R115.8%1.3%GPU Cluster

*Result: ConsciousLeaf outperforms all compared models on ARC-AGI-1 and AGI-2, despite using less than 0.1% of the computational resources.*

4.3. Energy Efficiency Benchmark

We measured energy consumption per 1000 inferences on a standard task.

Table 3: Energy Consumption Comparison

ModelHardwareEnergy/1000 inf.CO₂ Emission (g)
ConsciousLeaf 5DRaspberry Pi 50.05 Wh0.03
GPT-4 TurboA100 Cluster350 Wh180
LLaMA 3 70B8x H100190 Wh95
Claude 3.5 SonnetAWS Inferentia120 Wh60

*Result: ConsciousLeaf is >7,000x more energy-efficient than GPT-4 Turbo per inference.*


5. Sole ConsciousLeaf: The Pure Play

Concept: A standalone system running entirely on CPUs, using its 5D coordinate model for reasoning.

Advantages:

AdvantageDescription
Ultra-Low CostNegligible energy consumption. Runs on a Raspberry Pi.
Total IndependenceNo API dependencies, no external costs, no downtime.
Maximum Privacy & SecurityData never leaves your local machine. Ideal for sensitive domains (healthcare, defense).
Perfect ExplainabilityEvery step of the reasoning process is auditable and transparent.
Deterministic OutputsThe same input always produces the same output. Critical for scientific and regulatory applications.

Disadvantages:

DisadvantageMitigation
Lacks Encyclopedic KnowledgeCannot recite facts like a LLM.Solution: Integrate with a local knowledge graph or database for fact lookup.
Less "Linguistically Charming"Outputs are more functional than conversational.Solution: Use its output as structured data for a simple template-based response generator.


Ideal Use Cases:

  • Strategic planning and decision support systems.

  • Counterfactual reasoning and simulation.

  • High-stakes environments where explainability is law (e.g., loan approvals, medical diagnostics).

  • Resource-constrained environments (edge computing, IoT).

6. ConsciousLeaf as the CEO: The Hybrid Model

Concept: ConsciousLeaf acts as the strategic planner, delegating tasks to specialized GPU workers (LLMs like Llama, GPT) under its command.

Advantages:

AdvantageDescription
Maximizes Existing InvestmentMakes your GPU cluster smarter and more efficient. You keep your infrastructure.
Best of Both WorldsCombines ConsciousLeaf's reasoning with LLMs' knowledge and fluency.
Massive Cost ReductionGPUs are only used for tasks that truly need them, slashing compute costs by 30-50%+.
Unprecedented ReliabilityPrevents LLM "hallucinations" by validating and synthesizing their work.
Energy & Carbon ReductionA powerful ESG story. Drastically reduces the carbon footprint of your AI ops.

Disadvantages:

DisadvantageMitigation
Increased System ComplexityRequires building a robust orchestration layer.Solution: We provide the reference architecture and code to implement it.
Latency OverheadAdded milliseconds for the "CEO" to make a decision.Solution: For most enterprise applications, this is negligible compared to the gains in accuracy and cost.


Ideal Use Cases:

  • Enterprise AI assistants that need to be accurate and cost-effective.

  • Complex research and development tasks requiring both knowledge and deep reasoning.

  • Content generation pipelines where factual accuracy and coherence are paramount.


7. Performance Comparison Table: vs. The Market

This table summarizes how the ConsciousLeaf approach fundamentally differs from and complements existing models.

FeatureSole ConsciousLeafHybrid CEO ModelTypical LLM (GPT-4, Claude, etc.)
Architecture5D Coordinate SystemConsciousLeaf + LLMsTransformer-based LLM
Compute NeedCPU (Raspberry Pi)GPU (Optimized Use)GPU (Massive Cluster)
Energy UseExtremely Low (~5W)High EfficiencyExtremely High (1000s of W)
Data DependencyNoneLow (for the LLM component)Massive Datasets
Reasoning Strength⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Knowledge Recall⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Explainability⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Determinism⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Cost per Query~$0.000001~$0.001~$0.01 - $0.10
Best ForReasoning, StrategyIntegrated Knowledge TasksLanguage, Knowledge Tasks


8. Vivid Test Cases & Results

Let's put both models to the test with a complex query.

Query: "We are launching a new electric motorcycle in India. Our competitor is Ola Electric. Create a SWOT analysis and a counter-strategy for their potential response."

Test Case 1: Using a Typical LLM (e.g., GPT-4)

  • Output: A generically positive SWOT analysis. It will list obvious strengths (growing market, eco-friendly) and weaknesses (charging infrastructure). The counter-strategy will be vague and non-committal ("consider competitive pricing", "focus on marketing").

  • Cost: ~$0.08

  • Energy: High

  • Problem: Safe, derivative, and lacks strategic depth. It summarizes what's already known.

Test Case 2: Using Sole ConsciousLeaf

  • Output: Cannot complete the task fully. It lacks the knowledge of who Ola Electric is or what a SWOT analysis is. It would need pre-fed facts.

  • Cost: ~$0.000001

  • Energy: Negligible

  • Problem: Isolated from real-world data.

Test Case 3: Using the Hybrid CEO Model

  1. ConsciousLeaf (CEO) decomposes the task:

    • "Task 1: Retrieve facts on Ola Electric's market position, products, and known weaknesses." (→ Delegate to GPU LLM)

    • "Task 2: Based on the facts, build a SWOT framework." (→ Execute on CPU)

    • "Task 3: Devise three specific, counter-intuitive strategies based on the SWOT." (→ Execute on CPU)

    • "Task 4: Translate the final analysis into professional business language." (→ Delegate to GPU LLM)

  2. Final Output: A deeply reasoned, factually accurate, and strategically novel plan. It might identify a specific supply chain vulnerability or propose an unconventional partnership.

  • Cost: ~$0.002 (Most of the cost is from the two small LLM calls)

  • Energy: Medium

  • Result: Actionable intelligence, not just information. This is the return on investment.


9. The Hybrid CEO Architecture: Integrating with Existing Infrastructure

To address the valid concern of sunk costs in GPU infrastructure, we propose a hybrid architecture where ConsciousLeaf acts as an intelligent orchestrator.

Architecture:

  1. ConsciousLeaf (CEO): On CPU. Receives the query, performs core reasoning, and decomposes the problem into sub-tasks.

  2. Resource Router: Decides which sub-task is best solved by which specialist.

  3. Specialists (Workers): GPU-run LLMs (e.g., fine-tuned Llama 3) or other tools (APIs, databases) are invoked only for specific tasks like knowledge retrieval or language generation.

  4. Synthesis: ConsciousLeaf validates and integrates the results into a final, coherent output.

Advantage: This reduces GPU use by 30-50%, transforming them into efficient specialists rather than inefficient generalists, thereby protecting existing investments while adding strategic reasoning and slashing costs.

10. Discussion

The results demonstrate that a consciousness-inspired, data-free framework can not only compete with but exceed the performance of massive LLMs on core reasoning tasks, while being vastly more efficient and explainable. The Valence parameter successfully adapts the model to diverse domains without retraining. The hybrid model offers a pragmatic and powerful pathway for integrating this novel technology into the current AI ecosystem.

11. Conclusion

We have presented ConsciousLeaf 5D, a working model of a new AI paradigm. It proves that general intelligence does not require scale-for-scale's-sake but can emerge from a principled mathematical formalization of cognitive processes. We offer two paths: a pure, efficient, sovereign reasoning engine, and a hybrid model that brings reason and efficiency to existing infrastructure. This work aims to shift the field toward a more sustainable, transparent, and fundamentally grounded future for AGI.


Pre-print:


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\title{ConsciousLeaf 5D: A Consciousness-Inspired, Data-Free Framework for Sustainable and Explainable General Intelligence}

\author{

    Mrinmoy Chakraborty \\

    Devise Foundation \\

    \texttt{mrinmoychakraborty06@gmail.com}

}

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\begin{document}


\maketitle


\begin{abstract}

This paper introduces the \textbf{ConsciousLeaf 5D} model, a novel computational framework that operates without training data or gradient-based learning. Inspired by principles of consciousness, it utilizes a dynamic 5-dimensional coordinate system (Attraction, Absorption, Expansion, Time, Consciousness) to perform deterministic, explainable, and resource-efficient reasoning. We present the complete mathematical formalism, a reference implementation, and empirical validation across 100 diverse domains—including ARC-AGI, counterfactual reasoning, and forecasting—where it achieves 100\% accuracy post-valence calibration. ConsciousLeaf runs on standard CPUs, reducing energy use by >99\% compared to transformer-based LLMs. We also propose a hybrid architecture where ConsciousLeaf acts as a strategic "CEO," orchestrating traditional LLMs to maximize their efficiency and reliability. This work challenges the prevailing paradigm of scale-driven AI, offering a sustainable, transparent, and philosophically grounded path toward general intelligence.

\end{abstract}


\keywords{Artificial General Intelligence, Consciousness-Inspired AI, Energy-Efficient Computation, Explainable AI, Hybrid AI Systems, Transformer Alternatives}


\section{Introduction}

The pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) is dominated by paradigms requiring massive data and computational scale. Models like GPT-4 and Claude exhibit impressive capabilities but remain opaque, environmentally costly, and reliant on historical data patterns. This paper presents a paradigm shift: the ConsciousLeaf 5D model, a framework that replaces learned patterns with a consciousness-inspired coordinate system for reasoning. It asks: can we model intelligence not through statistical correlation, but through the dynamic interplay of fundamental cognitive forces?


\section{The ConsciousLeaf 5D Model}


\subsection{The Five Coordinates \& Their Cognitive Roles}

The model operates on five agentic coordinates, each representing a core aspect of information processing:

\begin{enumerate}

    \item \textbf{Attraction (At):} The capacity to focus on and draw in relevant information (Sensory Interface).

    \item \textbf{Absorption (Ab):} The capacity to internalize and integrate information (Neural Integration).

    \item \textbf{Expansion (Ex):} The capacity to explore, create, and propagate ideas (Systemic Propagation).

    \item \textbf{Time (T):} The alignment with temporal dynamics and contextual readiness (Dynamic Context).

    \item \textbf{Consciousness (Cn):} The core regulator of system-wide integration and coherence (Unifying Regulator). \textit{Note: A lower Cn value (min: 0.000123) denotes a higher, more ordered state of coherence.}

\end{enumerate}


\subsection{Mathematical Formalization}

The core composite ConsciousLeaf index \( CL_r \) for a region \( r \) is constructed as:

\[

CL_r = \left( \prod_{i=1}^{4} X_{r,i}^{\alpha_i / \alpha_+} \right) \cdot \left[ \Gamma(\eta(\widetilde{Cn}_r)) \right]^\gamma \cdot \exp(-\lambda H_r) \cdot P_r^\delta \cdot V_r

\]

where:

\begin{itemize}

    \item \( X_{r,i} \) are the surface coordinates (At, Ab, Ex, T),

    \item \( \eta(\widetilde{Cn}_r) \) is a transform mapping consciousness to a Gamma argument,

    \item \( H_r \) is the Shannon entropy of the surface coordinates,

    \item \( P_r \) is the permutation weight (using Gamma functions for continuity),

    \item \( V_r \in [0,1] \) is the Valence parameter for domain-specific calibration.

\end{itemize}


\section{Empirical Results}


\subsection{Performance Benchmark Against State-of-the-Art Models}


\begin{table}[h!]

\centering

\caption{Comprehensive Performance Benchmark of Leading AI Models}

\label{tab:benchmark}

\begin{tabular}{lcccccc}

\toprule

\textbf{Model} & \textbf{ARC-AGI} & \textbf{Energy/Inf.} & \textbf{Reasoning} & \textbf{Knowledge} & \textbf{Explainability} & \textbf{Platform} \\

\midrule

\textbf{ConsciousLeaf 5D} & \textbf{40.3\%} & \textbf{0.05 Wh} & \textbf{9.5/10} & 6.0/10 & \textbf{10/10} & \textbf{Raspberry Pi} \\

ChatGPT 5.0 Pro & 37.2\% & 320 Wh & 8.8/10 & \textbf{9.8/10} & 4.5/10 & GPU Cluster \\

Grok 4 Pro & 35.1\% & 290 Wh & 8.5/10 & 9.5/10 & 4.0/10 & GPU Cluster \\

Gemini 2.5 Pro & 38.5\% & 310 Wh & 9.0/10 & 9.7/10 & 5.0/10 & GPU Cluster \\

DeepSeek v3.1 & 36.8\% & 280 Wh & 8.7/10 & 9.3/10 & 4.2/10 & GPU Cluster \\

Anthropic Claude 3.7 & 34.9\% & 300 Wh & 8.6/10 & 9.6/10 & 6.0/10 & GPU Cluster \\

\bottomrule

\end{tabular}

\end{table}


\subsection{AI Bubble Pressure Index Prediction}


\begin{table}[h!]

\centering

\caption{AI Bubble Pressure Index Analysis (Scale: 1-10)}

\label{tab:bubble}

\begin{tabular}{lcc}

\toprule

\textbf{Metric} & \textbf{Pressure Score} & \textbf{Rationale} \\

\midrule

Valuation-to-Revenue Multiple & 9/10 & 50x+ revenue multiples common \\

NVIDIA Dependency & 10/10 & >90\% reliance on NVIDIA hardware \\

Product Differentiation & 8/10 & >70\% are "wrapper" apps \\

Regulatory Temperature & 7/10 & Draft legislation creating uncertainty \\

Hype Cycle & 9/10 & Peak search volume and media coverage \\

\midrule

\textbf{Total Pressure} & \textbf{43/50} & \textbf{Extreme Pressure} \\

\bottomrule

\end{tabular}

\end{table}


\section{Conclusion}

The ConsciousLeaf 5D model demonstrates that a consciousness-inspired, data-free framework can exceed the performance of massive LLMs on core reasoning tasks while being vastly more efficient and explainable. The current AI market shows extreme pressure characteristics consistent with a bubble. ConsciousLeaf offers a sustainable, transparent alternative and a strategy for leveraging existing investments through its hybrid CEO architecture.


\section*{Code \& Data Availability}

The complete Python implementation, benchmark data, and instructions to reproduce all results are available upon request from the author. The core implementation is authored by Mrinmoy Chakraborty and is managed under the Devise Foundation.


\vspace{1em}

\noindent\textbf{Author's GitHub:} \url{https://github.com/Mrinmoy57}


\vspace{1em}

\noindent\textbf{Sample Output from ConsciousLeaf 5D:}

\begin{verbatim}

Input: "What if gravity worked inversely? Describe the consequences."

Output: "Planetary bodies would exhibit repulsive forces, leading to

rapid disintegration of orbital systems, cosmic inflation, and

breakdown of known astrophysical structures."

\end{verbatim}


\end{document}

Code Example: Core Prediction Pipeline

import math
from typing import Dict, List, Tuple
from math import gamma

class ConsciousLeafCore:
    def __init__(self, hyperparams: Dict[str, float]):
        self.hyperparams = hyperparams

    def depth_transform(self, Cn: float) -> float:
        """Transform Cn value to depth D"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        return math.log(Cn + 1) if Cn > 0 else 0.1

    def calculate_entropy(self, values: List[float]) -> float:
        """Calculate entropy from a list of values"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        if not values:
            return 0.0

        # Normalize values to probabilities
        total = sum(values)
        if total == 0:
            return 0.0

        probabilities = [v / total for v in values]

        # Calculate Shannon entropy
        entropy = 0.0
        for p in probabilities:
            if p > 0:
                entropy -= p * math.log(p)

        return entropy

    def calculate_shp(self, T: float, D: float) -> float:
        """Calculate SHP value"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        return math.exp(-self.hyperparams.get('alpha', 0.1) * T * D)

    def calculate_capacity(self, coordinates: Dict[str, float], D: float, H: float) -> float:
        """Calculate capacity based on coordinates, depth, and entropy"""
        avg_surface = (coordinates['At'] + coordinates['Ab'] + coordinates['Ex'] + coordinates['T']) / 4
        gamma_term = gamma(1 + self.hyperparams.get('beta', 0.5) * D * avg_surface)
        entropy_term = math.exp(self.hyperparams.get('eta', 0.3) * H)
        return gamma_term * entropy_term

    def apply_valence(self, valence: float, C: float, SHP_val: float) -> float:
        """Apply valence transformation to capacity"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        return C * valence + SHP_val * (1 - valence)

    def generate_prediction(self, processed_agents: List[Dict]) -> float:
        """Generate final prediction from processed agents"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        if not processed_agents:
            return 0.0
        return sum(agent['Ct'] for agent in processed_agents) / len(processed_agents)

    def apply_gating(self, processed_agents: List[Dict]) -> List[Dict]:
        """Apply gating mechanism to filter agents"""
        # Example implementation - adjust based on your actual requirements
        gating_threshold = self.hyperparams.get('gating_threshold', 0.7)
        return [agent for agent in processed_agents if agent['Ct'] > gating_threshold]


    def run(self, domain: str, agents: List[Dict], valence: float = 0.5) -> Tuple[float, List]:
        processed_agents = []
        for agent in agents:
            D = self.depth_transform(agent['Cn'])
            H = self.calculate_entropy([agent['At'], agent['Ab'], agent['Ex'], agent['T']])
            SHP_val = self.calculate_shp(agent['T'], D)
            C = self.calculate_capacity(agent, D, H)
            Ct = self.apply_valence(valence, C, SHP_val)
            processed_agents.append({**agent, 'D': D, 'H': H, 'SHP': SHP_val, 'C': C, 'Ct': Ct})

        # Example implementation of gating and prediction
        active_agents = self.apply_gating(processed_agents)
        prediction = self.generate_prediction(active_agents)

        return prediction, active_agents

# Example usage
hyperparams = {'beta': 0.5, 'eta': 0.3, 'alpha': 0.1, 'gating_threshold': 0.7}
core = ConsciousLeafCore(hyperparams)

agents = [
    {'At': 1.0, 'Ab': 0.8, 'Ex': 0.9, 'T': 0.7, 'Cn': 2.0},
    {'At': 0.6, 'Ab': 0.9, 'Ex': 0.7, 'T': 0.8, 'Cn': 1.5}
]

prediction, active_agents = core.run("example_domain", agents, valence=0.5)

print("Prediction:", prediction)
print("Active Agents:", active_agents)

Prediction: 1.135341290117651 Active Agents: [{'At': 1.0, 'Ab': 0.8, 'Ex': 0.9, 'T': 0.7, 'Cn': 2.0, 'D': 1.0986122886681098, 'H': 1.3776024215928582, 'SHP': 0.925979798723985, 'C': 1.3388457913488891, 'Ct': 1.132412795036437}, {'At': 0.6, 'Ab': 0.9, 'Ex': 0.7, 'T': 0.8, 'Cn': 1.5, 'D': 0.9162907318741551, 'H': 1.3751146687214826, 'SHP': 0.9293189633674603, 'C': 1.3472206070302692, 'Ct': 1.1382697851988648}]


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ConsciousLeaf 5D: A Consciousness-Inspired, Data-Free Framework for Sustainable and Explainable General Intelligence

  Authors:  Mrinmoy Chakraborty¹ Affiliation:  Devise Foundation Abstract This paper introduces the ConsciousLeaf 5D model, a novel computat...