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Consciousness and brain function are intrinsically linked as scientific subjects, with theories exploring how consciousness emerges from or relates to brain function [1], [2]. Research into disorders of consciousness directly correlates reduced brain function with diminished conscious states [3], while ongoing debates question whether consciousness can be fully explained by computational models of brain function [4], [5], [6].
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The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org 3 facts
claimIdentifying a function for which consciousness is more adaptive than all possible non-conscious alternatives is currently a daunting or impossible task due to incomplete knowledge of brain function at the neurocircuitry level, a challenge related to Velmans' question.
claimFor consciousness to be elaborated as a pervasive mode of brain function, the evolutionary advantage must be relevant to general brain organization and function.
perspectiveThe author proposes that relying on a combination of consciousness and memory is one way motivational control operates, and this combination is adaptive for at least some subset of brain functions involving memory encoding and recall.
Quantum Models of Consciousness from a Quantum Information ... arxiv.org 1 fact
claimTerms such as 'mind', 'consciousness', and 'instincts' are not accurately defined in the context of brain function because current scientific tools are insufficient to gauge them from a physical perspective.
Quantum Physics and Consciousness Insights | PDF - Scribd scribd.com 1 fact
referenceThe document 'Quantum Physics and Consciousness Insights' discusses several theories regarding consciousness and brain function, specifically David Bohm's implicate order, Henry Stapp's attention and quantum coherence, Roger Penrose's geometry of the universe, and Stuart Hameroff's microtubule quantum effects.
Global Workspace vs. Integrated Information: Testing… templetonworldcharity.org 1 fact
perspectiveScientists may discover that the truth about consciousness lies between or beyond current theories by working together in adversarial collaborations, potentially leading to improved treatments for disorders of consciousness and a deeper understanding of brain function.
A virtual clinical trial of psychedelics to treat patients with disorders ... eurekalert.org 1 fact
claimPatients with disorders of consciousness (DoC) exhibit reduced dynamic brain function, which is hypothesized to result in decreased consciousness.
AI Sessions #9: The Case Against AI Consciousness (with Anil Seth) conspicuouscognition.com 1 fact
claimComputational functionalism is under pressure because it relies on the assumption that consciousness is sufficiently describable by a computation, which may not account for non-algorithmic brain functions.