Road To Consciousness

Why did we develop consciousness?

Integrated Information Theory is one of the leading theories of consciousness. Let's explore what it can tell us.

Let's summarize what we have so far.

Which regions of the brain, neurons or nuclei, are responsible for consciousness?

Global Workspace Theory is like having an inner theater in your mind. So what does this theory tell us about consciousness?

What can Panpsychism tell us about consciousness?

** Corrections: The strong nuclear force holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus. The weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactivity.

Are consciousness and free will an afterthought? Are they both illusions to us?

Idealism came from the British empiricists that all we know and understand comes as ideas in our minds. 

** Corrections: You are made of star stuff, not from the sun. 200 centuries, I meant 200 years

Let's talk about some of, from my perspective, the leading theories of consciousness.

What altered states of consciousness do we have? What are they telling us about how consciousness works?

** Correction: 6 months old, not 6 years old