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 …

The controversial question of whether machines may ever be conscious must be based on a
careful consideration of how consciousness arises in the only physical system that …

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 …

An outstanding challenge for consciousness research is to characterize the neural signature
of conscious access independently of any decisional processes. Here we present a model …

Is consciousness a continuous stream of percepts or is it discrete, occurring only at certain
moments in time? This question has puzzled philosophers, psychologists, and …

For decades, the extent to which visual imagery relies on the same neural mechanisms as
visual perception has been a topic of debate. Here, we review recent neuroimaging studies …

In Consciousness We Trust is a synthesis of Hakwan Lau's 20-year research programme
exploring the neuroscience of consciousness. Discussing studies from his own laboratory …

Magnetoencephalography (MEG) is an invaluable tool to study the dynamics and
connectivity of large-scale brain activity and their interactions with the body and the …

We report the results of an academic survey into the theoretical and methodological
foundations, common assumptions, and the current state of the field of consciousness …

The ability to process and respond to external input is critical for adaptive behavior. Why,
then, do neural and behavioral responses vary across repeated presentations of the same …