Hinterberger, Thilo (2015) The science of consciousness - Basics, models, and visions. JOURNAL OF PHYSIOLOGY-PARIS, 109 (4-6). pp. 143-151. ISSN 0928-4257, 1769-7115
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This article presents a few models and aspects of the phenomenon consciousness that are emerging from modern neuroscience and might serve as a basis for scientific discourse in the field of Applied Consciousness Sciences. A first model describes the dynamics of information processing in the brain. The evoked electric brain potentials represent a hierarchical sequence of functions playing an important role in conscious perception. These range from primary processing, attention, pattern recognition, categorization, associations to judgments, and complex thoughts. Most functions seem to be implemented in the brain's neural network operating as a neurobiological computer. Another model treats conscious perception as a process of internalisation leading to the "self" as conscious observer. As a consequence, every conscious perception can be seen as a reduced and already interpreted observation of an inner representation of an outer or imagined "world." Subjective experience thus offers properties which can only be experienced from the inside and cannot be made objective. Basic values of humanity such as responsibility, love, compassion, freedom, and dignity can be derived from these subjective qualities. Therefore, in contrast to the Natural Sciences, the Science of Consciousness additionally is challenged to deal with those subjective qualities, emphasizing the resulting influence on health, social interactions, and the whole society. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | NEUROSCIENCE; BLINDSIGHT; P3A; Consciousness; Neuroscience; Perception; Subjectivity |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Abteilung für Psychosomatische Medizin |
| Depositing User: | Petra Gürster |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Aug 2020 09:59 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Aug 2020 09:59 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/4432 |
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