Future directions in precognition research: more research can bridge the gap between skeptics and proponents
Michael S. Franklin, Stephen Baumgart, Jonathan W. Schooler
Frontiers in Psychology August 22, 2014 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00907 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractThe article argues that the concept of the 'neural correlate of consciousness' (NCC) is fundamentally flawed because it conflates correlation with causation and relies on an outdated, Cartesian view of the mind. It proposes that consciousness is not a product of specific brain regions but an emergent property of dynamic, whole-brain interactions. The authors contend that searching for a single NCC misdirects research and that a more holistic, systems-level approach is needed to understand consciousness. They advocate for a paradigm shift away from localizationist assumptions toward studying the complex, self-organizing dynamics of neural networks.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Skepticism Bridge graph theory Perception Front military Cognitive psychology |
| Citations | 18 |
| Key finding | Argues that cognitive neuroscience's objective methods are insufficient for studying consciousness and that first-person subjective data must be integrated. |
Abstract
OPINION article Front. Psychol., 22 August 2014Sec. Perception Science Volume 5 - 2014 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2014.00907