The disintegrated theory of consciousness: Sleep, waking, and meta-awareness
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DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x21001850
Abstract: Abstract The study of sleep and wakefulness can inform debates about the nature of consciousness. We argue that sleep and wakefulness fall along a multidimensional continuum and that inconsistencies and paradoxes with the accounts put… read more here.
Keywords: sleep; theory consciousness; waking meta; consciousness sleep ... See more keywords
The integrated information theory of consciousness: Unmasked and identified
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DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x21002387
Abstract: Abstract In our response to a truly diverse set of commentaries, we first summarize the principal topical themes around which they cluster, then address two “outlier” positions (the problem of consciousness has been solved vs.… read more here.
Keywords: information theory; integrated information; theory consciousness;
Cerebral organoids and consciousness: how far are we willing to go?
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DOI: 10.1136/medethics-2018-104976
Abstract: In his interesting commentary, Joshua Shepherd raises two points—one related to epistemology, the other to ethics—about our article on human cerebral organoids.1 2 From the epistemological standpoint, he calls into question the need for a theory… read more here.
Keywords: consciousness far; consciousness; organoids consciousness; cerebral organoids ... See more keywords
Information Closure Theory of Consciousness
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01504
Abstract: Information processing in neural systems can be described and analyzed at multiple spatiotemporal scales. Generally, information at lower levels is more fine-grained but can be coarse-grained at higher levels. However, only information processed at specific… read more here.
Keywords: information closure; consciousness; theory consciousness; information ... See more keywords
A Relativistic Theory of Consciousness
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.704270
Abstract: In recent decades, the scientific study of consciousness has significantly increased our understanding of this elusive phenomenon. Yet, despite critical development in our understanding of the functional side of consciousness, we still lack a fundamental… read more here.
Keywords: theory; consciousness; relativistic theory; reference ... See more keywords
The fundamental challenge of a future theory of consciousness
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1029105
Abstract: COPYRIGHT © 2023 Ruan. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s)… read more here.
Keywords: theory consciousness; future theory; challenge future; fundamental challenge ... See more keywords