Consciousness is for sharing.
Cognitive Neuroscience June 1, 2011 DOI: 10.1080/17588928.2011.585230 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
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| Key points | Argues that metacognition, the ability to reflect upon and report mental states in oneself or others, is the critical mechanism underlying consciousness, and that this capacity enables people to share experiences and form a more accurate picture of the world. |
Abstract
Abstract I welcome the idea that consciousness, rather than being private, has a crucial role in understanding other minds. However, I believe that the critical mechanism underlying consciousness is meta-cognition; the ability to reflect upon and report mental states, whether our own or those of others. This allows us to share experiences and create a more accurate picture of the world.
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