Three Definitions: Consciousness, Observer, Information

This paper proposes minimal, non-recursive definitions for three fundamental concepts: consciousness is the capacity to perceive one’s own reflection; an observer is a consciousness capable of fixation; information is a state of affairs fixed by an observer. The definitions form a derivational chain resting on a single primitive (being) and are examined for internal consistency across multiple test scenarios. A structural distinction is drawn between the subject (which is discrete) and the functions of consciousness (which are gradient). Comparison with major prior formulations is provided. The three definitions are offered as a unified conceptual foundation complementing existing quantitative and formal frameworks.