Coincidence as a Bit of Information

Coincidence as a Bit of InformationThe Origins of Super Information Theory and Self Aware NetworksAbstract: This review traces Micah Blumberg’s evolving theory of neural information – from early ideas of “coincidence patterns” as fundamental bits to later emphasis on oscillatory coherence – and situates them in context. Blumberg drew on neuroscience foundations (e.g. Peter Tse’s notion of “criterial causation” in neurons) and paralleled developments in AI and deep learning. Starting around 2017, his Neural Lace Podcast and Medium posts introduced “coincidence as a bit of information”, which later evolved into a coherence-based view and ultimately underpins his 2025 Super Information Theory. We organize the timeline from 2016 through mid-2022, highlighting key ideas, publications, and influences (including Tse’s Criterial Causation svgn.io medium.com) with citations, so future researchers can verify priority and context.