Tensions between global neuronal workspace theory and recurrent processing theory have
sparked much debate in the field of consciousness research. Here, we focus on one of the …

Human perceptual decisions are often described as optimal. Critics of this view have argued
that claims of optimality are overly flexible and lack explanatory power. Meanwhile …

Dreams are internally generated experiences that occur independently of current sensory
input. Here we argue, based on cortical anatomy and function, that dream experiences are …

One fundamental feature of consciousness is that the contents of consciousness depend on
the state of consciousness. Here, we propose an answer to why this is so: both the state and …

It is well known that top–down expectations affect perceptual processes. Yet, remarkably
little is known about the relationship between expectations and conscious awareness. We …

The idea that the thalamo-cortical system is the crucial constituent of the neurobiological
mechanisms of consciousness has a long history. For the last few decades, however …

The present study investigated individual differences in how much subjects rely on prior
information, such as expectations or knowledge, when faced with perceptual ambiguity. The …

Predictions about the world can guide our perception and action, but they can also misguide
us. We developed novel dual-task setups where the participants are occupied by a primary …

Consciousness is a fascinating field of neuroscience research where questions often
outnumber the answers. We advocate an open and optimistic approach where converging …

The present experiment evaluated the effects of acute exercise on iconic memory and short-
and long-term episodic memory. A two-arm, parallel-group randomized experiment was …