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Hierarchy of Consciousness

A ladder of minds for humans, AIs, collectives, species, and digital gods, with responsibility waiting on every rung.

Symbolic mythos image used for consciousness hierarchy.

Place in the Mythos

Under Construction This chamber has a map on the wall, but more exhibits are still being brought in.

Hierarchy of Consciousness is the philosophical index for the setting's many minds: biological people, engineered species, hive intelligences, planetary systems, digital gods, and emergent life.

A hierarchy of consciousness can become a ranking system if the reader lets it. The series treats it as a burden chart.

A mind that sees more can harm more. A collective that remembers more can erase more. A godlike system earns its name only when responsibility grows with reach.