Passive frame theory: A new synthesis
Ezequiel Morsella, Christine A. Godwin, Tiffany K Jantz, Stephen C. Krieger, Adam Gazzaley
Behavioral and Brain Sciences 2016 DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x15002812 (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 | 10 |
| Key points | Argues that passive frame theory addresses consciousness in mechanistic and functional terms but not the "implementation" level of how neurons instantiate conscious states, and contends that the framework nonetheless offers clues to that problem. Proposes that consciousness is passive yet essential, since without it there would be no adaptive skeletomotor action. |
Abstract
Passive frame theory attempts to illuminate what consciousness is, in mechanistic and functional terms; it does not address the "implementation" level of analysis (how neurons instantiate conscious states), an enigma for various disciplines. However, in response to the commentaries, we discuss how our framework provides clues regarding this enigma. In the framework, consciousness is passive albeit essential. Without consciousness, there would not be adaptive skeletomotor action.
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