by Ralph Lewis | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorised
GWTs posit that information becomes conscious when it gains the brain’s attentional spotlight and is broadcast to a global workspace. Experts like GWT; the media have other ideas.
by Ralph Lewis | Sep 11, 2023 | Uncategorised
Higher-order theories of consciousness posit that mental states become conscious when re-represented by higher-order mental states in the prefrontal cortex. Here’s what that means.
by Ralph Lewis | Aug 28, 2023 | Uncategorised
The scientific study of consciousness has come of age. At this still-early stage, there is a plethora of fascinating theories. Here’s a look at the main contenders.
by Ralph Lewis | Jun 22, 2023 | Uncategorised
In principle, building sentient AI should be possible, given the physical basis of consciousness. Whether it’s a good idea is another question entirely.
by Ralph Lewis | May 15, 2023 | Uncategorised
Why are many people persuaded by alternative medicine?
by Ralph Lewis | Mar 9, 2023 | Uncategorised
No single information bit, particle, organism, or person has inherent meaning in isolation. All meaning, and maybe even existence, is relational.
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