Evolution of consciousness

The evolution of codification within the increasing complexity and diversit y of relations is examined within a triadic architectural frame of filiated hierarchical levels of both material organization and consciousness. Inert ia and entropy are understood as basic forces within codal organization, an d evolution is examined as a force of mediation between these two forces, o perating to move energy to more complex and diverse codal relations. (C) 19 99 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.