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Evolution of consciousness

Authors :
Eccles, John Carew
Source :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States. August 15, 1992, Vol. 89 Issue 16, p7320, 5 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

The mammalian neocortex was studied as the origin of consciousness which evolved from mental units designated as psychons. With the evolution of the mammalian species, the mammalian dendrons differentiated for more effective integration of the increased complexity of interacting inputs which in turn react with psychons. This places mammals above reptiles who lack neocortices and as such cannot evolve conscious experiences.

Details

ISSN :
00278424
Volume :
89
Issue :
16
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14311966