How The Brain Works: Explaining Consciousness (2024)

Linking brains to computers may eventually allow us to share conscious experiences directly.

If consciousness is about information processing, can AI become "self-aware"? How the Brain Works: Explaining Consciousness

Even non-biological systems could be conscious if they are sufficiently complex. 2. Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT) Core Idea: The brain is like a theater. Linking brains to computers may eventually allow us

Processes complex information. Specific areas handle sight, sound, and abstract thought. and abstract thought. Before addressing awareness

Before addressing awareness, we must look at the "hardware" that supports it.

High awareness, but a total inability to move or communicate. 🔮 The Future of the Field

High levels of arousal and content processing.