Brain Processes and Phenomenal Consciousness
Theory & Psychology May 1, 1991 DOI: 10.1177/0959354391012006 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 42 |
| Key points | Proposes that the occurrence of phenomenal states depends on the rate at which neural assemblies are formed: below a threshold rate, unconsciousness or disturbances of phenomenal consciousness occur, while surpassing the threshold necessarily produces phenomenal states. Argues that a critical production rate of neural assemblies is the necessary and sufficient condition for phenomenal states. |
Abstract
A hypothesis on the physiological conditions for the occurrence of phenomenal states is presented. It is suggested that the presence of phenomenal states depends on the rate at which neural assemblies are formed. Unconsciousness and various disturbances of phenomenal consciousness occur if the assembly formation rate is below a certain threshold level; if this level is surpassed, phenomenal states necessarily result. A critical production rate of neural assemblies is the necessary and sufficient condition for the occurrence of phenomenal states.
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