Information metabolism as a model of consciousness.
The International journal of neuroscience February 1993 DOI: 10.3109/00207459308994272 (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 | The paper explains Kepinski's model of "information metabolism," which describes information processing in the mind by analogy with cellular energy metabolism, and proposes extending it with an integrated model of the main states of consciousness, a developmental model of information metabolism, and concepts of protective mechanisms of information metabolism. |
Abstract
Kepinski's model of "information metabolism" is a biological model which is based on the structural organization of the cell and which attempts to describe information processing in analogy to energy metabolism. The terms of control center, information transmission and transformation, energy requirements and boundaries are considered. The principles of this model are explained. The original model is extended by addition of an integrated model of the main states of consciousness and a developmental model of information metabolism. Concepts of protective mechanisms of information metabolism are developed.