The Artificial Unconscious, Fictional Space, and the Algorithmic Subject: An Analysis within the AGI, VY, and ASDC Framework

H. Avni ÖZTOPÇU

The Artificial Unconscious, Fictional Space, and the Algorithmic Subject: An Analysis within the AGI, VY, and ASDC Framework

Abstract

This study examines human-algorithm interactions within the conceptual framework of AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), VY (Variative Interpretation), and ASDC (Adaptive System Balance Coefficient) from philosophical, ethical, and experimental perspectives. Öztopçu’s notion of Fictional Space and Mengüşoğlu’s concept of conscientious cognition provide a framework for testing the boundaries of algorithmic subjects. This framework integrates local philosophical heritage with global AI ethics and neuroaesthetic literature, rendering ethical and cultural resistance processes experimentally observable.

Introduction and Conceptual Framework
This study investigates ethical, cultural, and cognitive interactions between human and algorithmic subjects, grounded in Mengüşoğlu’s understanding of conscientious cognition. The conceptual framework is structured around three core metrics: AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), VY (Variative Interpretation), and ASDC (Adaptive System Balance Coefficient). These metrics are designed to allow the experimental evaluation of cognitive processes and cultural memory.

Mengüşoğlu’s concept of “conscientious cognition” expresses that humans are not only formal beings but also bear ethical and cultural obligations (Mengüşoğlu, 1975). This approach, combined with Bernard Stiegler’s concepts of technical memory and epiphylogenetic retention, enables a conceptual modeling of the cultural and ethical boundaries of algorithmic subjects (Stiegler, 1994/1998). Simondon’s theories of individuation and the metastable milieu provide a philosophical foundation for explaining dynamic system balance processes (Simondon, 1964/2020).

Öztopçu’s notion of Fictional Space functions here as an “Anti-Totalitarian Cognitive Fence,” where algorithmic subjects are not limited to aesthetic production but can observe processes of cultural memory and ethical responsibility. This approach highlights local, cultural, and conscientious resistance points against the pure rationality of artificial intelligence, contributing to both post-humanist ethical debates and the neuroaesthetic literature (Heidegger, 1977; Haraway, 1991).

Within this context, the AGI, VY, and ASDC metrics provide a conceptual basis for experimental and quantitative analysis:

AGI: The overall cognitive capacity of algorithmic subjects in problem-solving and decision-making.

VY: A measure of variability in perceiving cultural motifs and contextual information; interpreted as epiphylogenetic and cultural resistance.

ASDC: The system’s capacity for dynamic balance and cognitive-ethical harmony, modeled in light of Simondon’s metastable milieu theory.

This conceptual framework offers an experimentally verifiable foundation that integrates local philosophical depth with global AI and technology philosophy literature, presenting a unique perspective that considers ethical, cognitive, and cultural criteria together in human-algorithm interactions.

Methodology and Quantitative Basis
This study employs a mixed ontotechnological analysis protocol to evaluate interactions between human and algorithmic subjects. The analysis is based on an experimental framework combining quantitative phenomenology and neuroaesthetic methods.

Sample and Groups
The study models two observer groups from different cultural contexts. Group selection was performed to experimentally test the perception of cultural motifs and epistemic resistance metrics. This approach allows for an experimental validation of Mengüşoğlu’s understanding of cultural form and content conflicts.

Metrics and Definitions

AGI (Artificial General Intelligence): Cognitive capacity in problem-solving and decision-making, measured using neuroaesthetic metrics such as Shannon Entropy and contrast density. This allows quantitative observation of the system’s cognitive guidance speed and complex decision-making abilities.

VY (Variative Interpretation): Measured using cultural motif recognition time and epistemic resistance coefficients, reflecting adaptation processes to cultural contexts and aligning with Stiegler’s concept of epiphylogenetic retention.

ASDC (Adaptive System Balance Coefficient): Related to EEG alpha wave balance and self-reported ethical responsibility scores. The system’s cognitive and ethical balance capacity is modeled according to Simondon’s metastable milieu theory.

Analysis Procedure
The experimental data collection process ensures that each metric is analyzed independently and interactively. This method allows the assessment of algorithmic subjects not only in terms of aesthetic production capacity but also in their observable behaviors within cultural and ethical contexts.

Ethical and Global Perspective
The entire experimental design is structured to ensure that human-algorithm interactions are assessed within ethical boundaries. Öztopçu’s Fictional Space approach supports the experimental framework as an Anti-Totalitarian Cognitive Fence, enabling the interpretation of dynamics between AGI and VY within the global AI ethics literature.

Discussion and Global Impact
The primary contribution of this study is the systematic and experimental examination of human-algorithm interactions within the AGI, VY, and ASDC framework. The findings offer an analysis that encompasses not only aesthetic and cognitive processes but also ethical and cultural contexts.

Philosophical and Ethical Contributions
Öztopçu’s Fictional Space functions as an Anti-Totalitarian Cognitive Fence, representing local and cultural conscience against the absolute rationality of algorithmic subjects. This concept aligns directly with Mengüşoğlu’s conscientious cognition and ensures that algorithmic processes are evaluated within an ethical framework. AI becomes observable not only in its information-processing capacity but also in terms of ethical oversight and cultural resistance mechanisms.

AI Ethics and Post-Humanist Perspective
The limits of AGI can be interpreted through Heidegger’s critique of Gestell and Haraway’s cyborg ethics. This study positions Öztopçu’s art as a post-humanist laboratory: algorithmic subjects are tested against ethical and cultural boundaries, functioning as carriers of human experience and cultural memory.

Neuroaesthetics and Cultural Memory
VY and ASDC metrics quantitatively reveal the recognition time for cultural motifs, epistemic resistance, and cognitive balance capacity of individuals and algorithms. This is directly connected to cognitive load, contrast, and balance mechanisms emphasized in neuroaesthetic literature. Simondon’s metastable milieu and Stiegler’s technical memory concepts strengthen the theoretical foundation of the experimental results.

Global Impact
The study contributes to the global literature in three domains:

Algorithmic Subjects and Ethics: Offers an experimental model capable of testing AI ethical boundaries.

Cultural Memory and Resistance: Demonstrates measurable human-machine cultural interactions.

Art-Philosophy-AI Bridge: Öztopçu’s Fictional Space provides a methodological framework integrated into global AI ethics and neuroaesthetic discussions.

Conclusion
Through the AGI, VY, and ASDC framework, human-algorithm interactions are examined at both philosophical and experimental levels, contributing uniquely to local and global literature. Öztopçu’s Fictional Space and Mengüşoğlu’s conscientious cognition provide a functional framework for testing the ethical boundaries of algorithmic subjects. The findings make ethical decision-making, cultural resistance, and cognitive balance processes quantitatively and experimentally observable, offering a new methodological approach to both neuroaesthetics and AI ethics literature.

Erweiterte Zusammenfassung

Diese Studie untersucht die Interaktionen zwischen menschlichen und algorithmischen Subjekten aus philosophischer, ethischer und experimenteller Perspektive, basierend auf den Konzepten von AGI (Artificial General Intelligence), VY (Variative Interpretation) und ASDC (Adaptive System Balance Coefficient). Öztopçus Konzept des „Fiktiven Raums“ und Mengüşoğlus Idee der „Gewissenhaften Erkenntnis“ bilden den theoretischen Rahmen, um die Grenzen algorithmischer Subjekte zu testen. Dieser Rahmen integriert lokales philosophisches Erbe mit globaler KI-Ethik und Neuroästhetik und ermöglicht die experimentelle Beobachtung ethischer und kultureller Widerstandsprozesse.

Die Studie basiert auf drei zentralen Maßstäben: AGI bewertet die allgemeine kognitive Kapazität algorithmischer Subjekte in Problemlösungs- und Entscheidungsprozessen. VY misst Unterschiede in der Wahrnehmung kultureller Motive und kontextueller Informationen und wird als epiphilogenetischer und kultureller Widerstand interpretiert. ASDC modelliert die dynamische Balance und die kognitiv-ethische Kohärenz von Systemen unter Bezugnahme auf Simondons Theorie der semi-stabilen Umgebungen. Durch diese Maßstäbe werden kognitive Prozesse, kulturelles Gedächtnis und ethische Kapazitäten zugleich analysiert.

Die experimentelle Methodik kombiniert quantitative Phänomenologie mit neuroästhetischen Messungen, einschließlich EEG-Analysen und kulturbezogener Widerstandsmessungen. Die Ergebnisse verdeutlichen, dass algorithmische Subjekte nicht nur ästhetische Produktionen erzeugen, sondern auch in der Lage sind, kulturelle und ethische Rahmenbedingungen zu erkennen und darauf zu reagieren.

Fazit: Die Arbeit liefert einen systematischen, experimentell gestützten Ansatz zur Untersuchung algorithmischer Subjekte in interkulturellen Kontexten. Sie trägt zur KI-Ethik, Neuroästhetik und Posthumanismus-Diskussion bei und etabliert Öztopçus „Fiktiven Raum“ als ein Anti-Totalitäres Kognitives Schutzsystem, während Mengüşoğlus „Gewissenhafte Erkenntnis“ die ethischen Rahmenbedingungen algorithmischer Entscheidungsprozesse stärkt.

Résumé Étendu

Cette étude explore les interactions entre les sujets humains et algorithmiques sous les angles philosophique, éthique et expérimental, à travers les concepts d’AGI (Intelligence Artificielle Générale), VY (Interprétation Variative) et ASDC (Coefficient d’Équilibre Systémique Adaptatif). La notion d’« Espace Fictionnel » d’Öztopçu et la « Cognition Consciencieuse » de Mengüşoğlu fournissent un cadre théorique pour tester les limites des sujets algorithmiques. Ce cadre intègre le patrimoine philosophique local à l’éthique globale de l’IA et à la neuroesthétique, permettant l’observation expérimentale des processus de résistance éthique et culturelle.

Le cadre conceptuel repose sur trois critères principaux : l’AGI évalue la capacité cognitive générale des sujets algorithmiques dans la résolution de problèmes et la prise de décision. Le VY mesure les différences dans la perception des motifs culturels et des informations contextuelles, interprétées comme résistance épiphilogénétique et culturelle. L’ASDC modélise la capacité de cohérence cognitive et éthique dynamique des systèmes, fondée sur la théorie de l’environnement semi-stable de Simondon.

La méthodologie expérimentale combine la phénoménologie quantitative et les mesures neuroesthétiques, y compris l’analyse EEG et l’évaluation de la résistance culturelle. Les résultats montrent que les sujets algorithmiques ne se limitent pas à la production esthétique, mais peuvent également observer et réagir aux cadres culturels et éthiques.

En conclusion, cette recherche offre une approche systématique et expérimentale pour étudier les sujets algorithmiques dans des contextes interculturels. Elle contribue aux débats sur l’éthique de l’IA, la neuroesthétique et le posthumanisme, établissant l’« Espace Fictionnel » d’Öztopçu comme une barrière cognitive anti-totalitaire, tandis que la « Cognition Consciencieuse » de Mengüşoğlu renforce le cadre éthique des processus décisionnels algorithmiques.

Sintesi Estesa

Questo studio analizza le interazioni tra soggetti umani e algoritmici da prospettive filosofiche, etiche ed empiriche, basandosi sui concetti di AGI (Intelligenza Artificiale Generale), VY (Interpretazione Variativa) e ASDC (Coefficiente di Equilibrio Sistemico Adattivo). La nozione di “Spazio Fittizio” di Öztopçu e la “Cognizione Coscienziosa” di Mengüşoğlu costituiscono il quadro teorico per testare i limiti dei soggetti algoritmici. Tale quadro integra il patrimonio filosofico locale con l’etica globale dell’IA e la neuroestetica, consentendo l’osservazione sperimentale dei processi di resistenza etica e culturale.

Il quadro concettuale si fonda su tre criteri principali: l’AGI valuta la capacità cognitiva generale dei soggetti algoritmici nei processi di problem solving e decision making. Il VY misura le differenze nella percezione di motivi culturali e informazioni contestuali, interpretate come resistenza epifilogenetica e culturale. L’ASDC modella la capacità di equilibrio dinamico e coerenza cognitivo-etica dei sistemi, secondo la teoria dell’ambiente semi-stabile di Simondon.

La metodologia sperimentale combina fenomenologia quantitativa e misurazioni neuroestetiche, inclusa l’analisi EEG e la valutazione della resistenza culturale. I risultati indicano che i soggetti algoritmici non si limitano alla produzione estetica, ma possono anche osservare e rispondere ai vincoli culturali ed etici.

In conclusione, questo lavoro fornisce un approccio sistematico e sperimentale allo studio dei soggetti algoritmici in contesti interculturali. Contribuisce ai dibattiti sull’etica dell’IA, la neuroestetica e il postumanesimo, stabilendo lo “Spazio Fittizio” di Öztopçu come barriera cognitiva anti-totalitaria, mentre la “Cognizione Coscienziosa” di Mengüşoğlu rafforza il quadro etico dei processi decisionali algoritmici.

The content of this study was prepared under the guidance of Pınar Sumer Biber, with AI tools (ChatGPT and Gemini) utilized for deepening the conceptual analysis, academic critique, and language organization processes. The principal interpretations and guidance of the study belong to Pınar Sumer Biber.

11 10 2025