A Centrist Manifesto
In Consciousness we Trust February 10, 2022 DOI: 10.1093/oso/9780198856771.003.0007 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that neither the global nor the local view of consciousness adequately accounts for the evidence reviewed, and proposes that a synthesis of the two is needed. The chapter also considers implications for whether animals and robots can be conscious and connects the discussion to current artificial intelligence research. |
Abstract
Abstract: The main goal of this chapter is to take stock of what we have reviewed so far, and to assess the broader theoretical implications. The previous chapters already covered the first three issues introduced in Chapter 1: the neural correlates of consciousness, the relationship between attention and consciousness, the functions of consciousness, and whether animals and robots can be conscious. To address the remaining two issues we need to make some theoretical generalizations. Fortunately, the previous chapters provide some constraints for what an adequate theory should look like. Overall, neither the global nor local view works well. Instead the evidence points to a synthesis. We will end by discussing some related ideas from current artificial intelligence research.
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