The paradox of the self-studying brain: Timescales, self-representation, and roots of consciousness. Reply to comments on 'The paradox of the self-studying brain'.
Simone Battaglia, Philippe Servajean, Karl Friston
Phys Life Rev July 11, 2025 DOI: 10.1016/j.plrev.2025.07.008 (opens in new tab) via PubMed
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Citations | 2 |
| Key finding | Argues that the paradox of the self-studying brain is resolved by considering the different timescales of neural self-representation, which enable consciousness to emerge from the brain's recursive modeling of itself. |
Abstract
The paradox of the self-studying brain: Timescales, self-representation, and roots of consciousness. Reply to comments on 'The paradox of the self-studying brain'.