Hard but so valuable to define hard criteria for empirical theories of consciousness.

Cognitive Neuroscience
L Naccache

Abstract

I congratulate Doerig, Schurger, and Herzog for their stimulating contribution for an empirical approach to theories of consciousness. I must also admit that the excellent way Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT) I've contributed to since 2001 passes the test they designed may contribute to my enthusiasm (see Table 1 of their article). In this Comment, I focus on two points: highlighting a potential epistemological weakness of their approach, and proposing how GNWT can solve the 'small network argument.'

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Aug 24, 2021·Neuroscience of Consciousness·Simon Hviid Del PinMichał Wierzchoń

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