Silver bullets and sensory horizons.
Michael H Herzog, Adrien Doerig
The Behavioral and brain sciences June 25, 2026 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25102896 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the functions Fleming and Michel associate with consciousness can be implemented without it, and that current theories of consciousness rely on too few explanatory factors. |
Abstract
Fleming and Michel associate consciousness with sensory horizons, model-based computations, reality monitoring, and decision termination. However, these functions can be implemented without consciousness and may make consciousness epiphenomenal. As with other current theories of consciousness, too much explanatory weight rests on a small number of explanatory factors.