An Integrative Theory of Consciousness: Structure, Function, and Individual Differences Based on the Three-Layer Synchronization Model
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) July 13, 2026 Yasumitsu Nakahama
This study proposes a hypothetical integrative framework for explaining the structure, function, and individual differences of consciousness, grounded in a three-layer semantic network consisting of the Surface Layer (emotion and concepts), Middle Layer (values), and Deep Layer (worldviews). Existing approaches to consciousness—psychology (attention and working memory), neuroscience...