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Consciousness: Cognitive System Theory

Peter G. Burton

DOI: 10.7490/f1000research.1115229.1 (opens in new tab)

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Cognitive System Theory (CST) offers a three-level framework for understanding human higher brain function, analyzing cognitive logistics in the brain, cognitive structure in the mind, and a triadic control topology at the level of consciousness. The theory introduces new definitions for Meaning2.0 and Individuality2.0, including de novo structures for short-term temperament and long-term personality, and proposes a reconceptualization of science. The text argues that behaviorism is superseded by this approach.

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Key finding Proposes a three-level model of human higher brain function involving cognitive logistics, cognitive structure, and a triadic control topology, along with new definitions of Meaning 2.0 and Individuality 2.0.

Abstract

Cognitive System Theory has great depth as an explanation of human Higher Brain Function. The CST model has three levels of analysis: cognitive logistics in Brain; cognitive structure in Mind; and a triadic control topology at the level of Consciousness. There are applications, implications and consequences of this new theory, not least of which is the definition of Meaning2.0, Individuality2.0 ( de novo structures for S/T Temperament & L/T Personality; and for a new conceptualisation of Science itself (what's been missing these last four centuries). Bye Bye Behaviourism.

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