Algorithmic Ontology and Digital Mind-Body Dualism

Authors : Ayhan Aksakallı

Pages : 31-48

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Publication Date : 2025-01-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This article explores Descartes’ classical mind-body dualism within the paradigms of the digital age. It examines the philosophical implications of digital entities, virtual realities, and artificial intelligence on our traditional understanding of body and soul. Central to this inquiry is algorithmic ontology, which posits that reality is governed by universal information processing systems and cosmic algorithms. This work examines the fundamental interactions between information, matter, and energy, arguing that existence is woven from these digital threads. Using an interdisciplinary methodology, the study draws on philosophy, computer science, physics, and mathematics to analyze the convergence of digital and physical domains. The proposed modern model of mind-body dualism aims to bring new perspectives to contemporary philosophical and scientific dialogues by addressing the challenges and opportunities of the digital age. By redefining the boundaries between digital existence and physical reality, this work illuminates the complex dynamics in our increasingly virtualized world. Ultimately, this paper advocates for a nuanced understanding of digital bodies and virtual identities, charting avenues for future research. It calls for further exploration of how these concepts can reshape our ontological and epistemological frameworks, enriching our understanding of reality in the digital age.
Keywords : Algoritmik ontoloji, dijital varoluş, disiplinlerarası analiz, sanal gerçeklik, zihin-beden düalizmi.