Theories of consciousness
Recent years have seen a blossoming of theories about the biological and physical basis of
consciousness. Good theories guide empirical research, allowing us to interpret data …
consciousness. Good theories guide empirical research, allowing us to interpret data …
[HTML][HTML] Conscious processing and the global neuronal workspace hypothesis
We review the central tenets and neuroanatomical basis of the global neuronal workspace
(GNW) hypothesis, which attempts to account for the main scientific observations regarding …
(GNW) hypothesis, which attempts to account for the main scientific observations regarding …
[LIVRE][B] The border between seeing and thinking
N Block - 2023 - books.google.com
Philosopher Ned Block argues in this book that there is a" joint in nature" between
perception and cognition and that by exploring the nature of that joint, one can solve …
perception and cognition and that by exploring the nature of that joint, one can solve …
Consciousness in artificial intelligence: insights from the science of consciousness
Whether current or near-term AI systems could be conscious is a topic of scientific interest
and increasing public concern. This report argues for, and exemplifies, a rigorous and …
and increasing public concern. This report argues for, and exemplifies, a rigorous and …
[LIVRE][B] Being you: A new science of consciousness
A Seth - 2021 - books.google.com
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER A Best Book of 2021—Bloomberg Businessweek; A Best
Science Book of 2021—The Guardian; A Best Science Book of 2021—Financial Times; A …
Science Book of 2021—The Guardian; A Best Science Book of 2021—Financial Times; A …
[HTML][HTML] Thalamus modulates consciousness via layer-specific control of cortex
Functional MRI and electrophysiology studies suggest that consciousness depends on large-
scale thalamocortical and corticocortical interactions. However, it is unclear how neurons in …
scale thalamocortical and corticocortical interactions. However, it is unclear how neurons in …
[HTML][HTML] Understanding the higher-order approach to consciousness
The higher-order theory (HOT) of consciousness has often been misunderstood by critics.
Here, we clarify its position on several issues, and distinguish it from other views, such as …
Here, we clarify its position on several issues, and distinguish it from other views, such as …
Neural correlates of consciousness: progress and problems
There have been a number of advances in the search for the neural correlates of
consciousness—the minimum neural mechanisms sufficient for any one specific conscious …
consciousness—the minimum neural mechanisms sufficient for any one specific conscious …
Are the neural correlates of consciousness in the front or in the back of the cerebral cortex? Clinical and neuroimaging evidence
The role of the frontal cortex in consciousness remains a matter of debate. In this
Perspective, we will critically review the clinical and neuroimaging evidence for the …
Perspective, we will critically review the clinical and neuroimaging evidence for the …
Neural signs and mechanisms of consciousness: Is there a potential convergence of theories of consciousness in sight?
G Northoff, V Lamme - Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, 2020 - Elsevier
Various theories for the neural basis of consciousness have been proposed, suggesting a
diversity of neural signs and mechanisms. We ask to what extent this diversity is real, or …
diversity of neural signs and mechanisms. We ask to what extent this diversity is real, or …