Building Blocks for the Development of a Self-Consistent Electromagnetic Field Theory of Consciousness.

This theoretical paper outlines a conceptual framework for developing a self-consistent electromagnetic field theory of consciousness. It argues that electromagnetic fields in the brain, particularly those generated by neural activity, may serve as the physical substrate for conscious experience. The author proposes that consciousness arises from the integration and dynamics of these fields, which can be described using principles from classical and quantum electrodynamics. The paper discusses how such a theory could account for features of consciousness like unity, binding, and causal efficacy, and suggests that a self-consistent approach requires linking field properties to phenomenological aspects without invoking dualism. It remains a speculative proposal, not an empirical test.

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Building Blocks for the Development of a Self-Consistent Electromagnetic Field Theory of Consciousness.