Oooooh that's a really interesting idea. Also, thank you for explaining it in a way I can understand, as despite my interest in science I'm not a scientists haha.
However, I'm totally on board with what you're suggesting. I've thought of consciousness similarly, though didn't have the terminology to work it out quite as beautifully as you've done. It actually goes along with something I'm working on in a book I'm writing.
Do you know how I might learn about your idea more? I'd love to tumble down a curiosity tunnel about it!
Thank you for reading, and for your kindness! I appreciate you