Recent years have seen a blossoming of theories about the biological and physical basis of
consciousness. Good theories guide empirical research, allowing us to interpret data …

Abstract Models of consciousness aim to inspire new experimental protocols and aid
interpretation of empirical evidence to reveal the structure of conscious experience …

The posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS) is a critical node in a network specialized for
perceiving emotional facial expressions that is reciprocally connected with early visual …

In Consciousness We Trust is a synthesis of Hakwan Lau's 20-year research programme
exploring the neuroscience of consciousness. Discussing studies from his own laboratory …

What is animal welfare? Why has it proved so difficult to find a definition that everyone can
agree on? This concise and accessible guide is for anyone who is interested in animals and …

A central challenge of neuroscience is to elucidate how brain function supports
consciousness. Here, we combine the specificity of focal deep brain stimulation with fMRI …

The experience of inner speech is a common one. Such a dialogue accompanies the
introspection of mental life and fulfills essential roles in human behavior, such as self …

Summary The Computational Theory of Mind says that the mind is a computing system. It
has a long history going back to the idea that thought is a kind of computation. Its modern …

In the search for the neural correlates of consciousness, it has remained controversial
whether prefrontal cortex determines what is consciously experienced or, alternatively …

Theories of consciousness are often based on the assumption that a single, unified
neurobiological account will explain different types of conscious awareness. However …