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Towards a pluralistic neurobiological understanding of consciousness.
- Source :
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Trends in cognitive sciences [Trends Cogn Sci] 2023 May; Vol. 27 (5), pp. 420-432. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Feb 25. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Theories of consciousness are often based on the assumption that a single, unified neurobiological account will explain different types of conscious awareness. However, recent findings show that, even within a single modality such as conscious visual perception, the anatomical location, timing, and information flow of neural activity related to conscious awareness vary depending on both external and internal factors. This suggests that the search for generic neural correlates of consciousness may not be fruitful. I argue that consciousness science requires a more pluralistic approach and propose a new framework: joint determinant theory (JDT). This theory may be capable of accommodating different brain circuit mechanisms for conscious contents as varied as percepts, wills, memories, emotions, and thoughts, as well as their integrated experience.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of interests The author declares no conflicts of interest.<br /> (Copyright © 2023 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Subjects :
- Humans
Vision, Ocular
Emotions
Neurobiology
Awareness
Consciousness
Visual Perception
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1879-307X
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Trends in cognitive sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 36842851
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tics.2023.02.001