A call for comparing theories of consciousness and data sharing
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DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x21001941
Abstract: Abstract Merker, Williford, and Rudrauf make several arguments against the integrated information theory of consciousness; whereas some have merit, their conclusion that the theory should be discarded is premature. Coming years promise advances in the… read more here.
Keywords: data sharing; call comparing; consciousness data; consciousness ... See more keywords
Reflexive theories of consciousness and unconscious perception
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DOI: 10.1080/09515089.2017.1371286
Abstract: Abstract A core commitment of the reflexive theory of consciousness is that conscious states are themselves necessarily the contents of mental states. The strongest argument for this claim—the necessity of inner-content for consciousness—is the argument… read more here.
Keywords: reflexive theory; consciousness unconscious; reflexive theories; unconscious perception ... See more keywords
Comparing theories of consciousness: why it matters and how to do it
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DOI: 10.1093/nc/niab019
Abstract: Abstract The theoretical landscape of scientific studies of consciousness has flourished. Today, even multiple versions of the same theory are sometimes available. To advance the field, these theories should be directly compared to determine which… read more here.
Keywords: comparing theories; consciousness; theories consciousness; consciousness matters ... See more keywords
The nature of blindsight: implications for current theories of consciousness
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DOI: 10.1093/nc/niab043
Abstract: Abstract Blindsight regroups the different manifestations of preserved discriminatory visual capacities following the damage to the primary visual cortex. Blindsight types differentially impact objective and subjective perception, patients can report having no visual awareness whilst… read more here.
Keywords: perception; nature blindsight; theories consciousness; consciousness nature ... See more keywords