Brain-X

From uncertainty and entropy to coherence and consciousness

Brain-X April 1, 2025 Majid Beshkar

Abstract Understanding the neural basis of consciousness remains a fundamental challenge in neuroscience. This study proposes a novel framework that conceptualizes consciousness through the lens of uncertainty reduction and negative entropy, emphasizing the role of coherence in its emergence. Sensory processing may operate as a Bayesian inference mechanism aimed at minimizing the brain's...