The brain stem and midbrain may be involved in basal cognition that extends below the nervous system to the level of bacteria. This was an eye-opening realization for some of the speakers.
Qualia are important as they are based on categorical variables that cannot be reduced to a common denominator, distinguishing needs qualitatively.
The periaqueductal gray region of the brain may be involved in evaluating needs in relation to opportunities, but there is nothing structurally unique about the neurons in that region.
Biological systems have finite energy resources and gene expression limits that force them to prioritize responses to stressors.
Consciousness may be needed to orchestrate responses to multiple needs and stressors in biological systems.
Qualia are more closely associated with the control sector and expected sensory consequences of actions, rather than just sensory inputs.
The active aspect of consciousness—figuring out what actions can be taken—is under-emphasized compared to the receiving end of qualia.
A global workspace or consciousness may be what orchestrates responses to multiple needs in biological systems.
Biological systems may exhibit trial-and-error and novel problem-solving capabilities when faced with stressors they have not previously encountered.
Theories of consciousness that focus on the passive observer fail to account for the active, causal role that consciousness likely plays.
The brain stem and midbrain may be involved in basal cognition that extends below the nervous system to the level of bacteria. This was an eye-opening realization for some of the speakers.
Qualia are important as they are based on categorical variables that cannot be reduced to a common denominator, distinguishing needs qualitatively.
The periaqueductal gray region of the brain may be involved in evaluating needs in relation to opportunities, but there is nothing structurally unique about the neurons in that region.
Biological systems have finite energy resources and gene expression limits that force them to prioritize responses to stressors.
Consciousness may be needed to orchestrate responses to multiple needs and stressors in biological systems.
Qualia are more closely associated with the control sector and expected sensory consequences of actions, rather than just sensory inputs.
The active aspect of consciousness—figuring out what actions can be taken—is under-emphasized compared to the receiving end of qualia.
A global workspace or consciousness may be what orchestrates responses to multiple needs in biological systems.
Biological systems may exhibit trial-and-error and novel problem-solving capabilities when faced with stressors they have not previously encountered.
Theories of consciousness that focus on the passive observer fail to account for the active, causal role that consciousness likely plays.
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