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S. Cearley

2 papers in the library · publishing 2017

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Sensory Consciousness is Experienced through Amplification of Sensory Stimuli via Lateral Inhibition

June 19, 2017 R. Jerath, S. Cearley, Ruchir Paladiya et al.

At present, researchers are unclear about which activity within the brain is responsible for the emergence of consciousness—the subconscious or unconscious. Current literature suggests that consciousness is isolated in the brain; however, we suggest consciousness emerges from both—subconscious and unconscious activity, in addition to sensory consciousness. This article contends that sensory...

The Dynamic Role of Breathing and Cellular Membrane Potentials in the Experience of Consciousness

January 25, 2017 R. Jerath, S. Cearley, Vernon Anthony Barnes et al.

Understanding the mechanics of consciousness remains one of the most important challenges in modern cognitive science. One key step toward understanding consciousness is to associate unconscious physiological processes with subjective experiences of sensory, motor, and emotional contents. This article explores the role of various cellular membrane potential differences and how they give rise to...