Principles of large-scale neural interactions
What mechanisms underlie flexible inter-areal communication in the cortex? We consider
four mechanisms for temporal coordination and their contributions to communication:(1) …
four mechanisms for temporal coordination and their contributions to communication:(1) …
[HTML][HTML] The strength of weak integrated information theory
The integrated information theory of consciousness (IIT) is divisive: while some believe it
provides an unprecedentedly powerful approach to address the 'hard problem', others …
provides an unprecedentedly powerful approach to address the 'hard problem', others …
EEG functional connectivity metrics wPLI and wSMI account for distinct types of brain functional interactions
Abstract The weighted Phase Lag Index (wPLI) and the weighted Symbolic Mutual
Information (wSMI) represent two robust and widely used methods for MEG/EEG functional …
Information (wSMI) represent two robust and widely used methods for MEG/EEG functional …
Breathwork-induced psychedelic experiences modulate neural dynamics
E Lewis-Healey, E Tagliazucchi… - Cerebral …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Breathwork is an understudied school of practices involving intentional respiratory
modulation to induce an altered state of consciousness (ASC). We simultaneously …
modulation to induce an altered state of consciousness (ASC). We simultaneously …
Long-term priors influence visual perception through recruitment of long-range feedback
Perception results from the interplay of sensory input and prior knowledge. Despite
behavioral evidence that long-term priors powerfully shape perception, the neural …
behavioral evidence that long-term priors powerfully shape perception, the neural …
Thalamic contributions to the state and contents of consciousness
Consciousness can be conceptualized as varying along at least two dimensions: the global
state of consciousness and the content of conscious experience. Here, we highlight the …
state of consciousness and the content of conscious experience. Here, we highlight the …
[HTML][HTML] Dissociating neural correlates of consciousness and task relevance during auditory processing
In recent years, several ERP components have been identified as potential neural correlates
of consciousness (NCC), including early negativities and late positivities. Based on …
of consciousness (NCC), including early negativities and late positivities. Based on …
How much consciousness is there in complexity?
M Koculak, M Wierzchoń - Frontiers in Psychology, 2022 - frontiersin.org
The notion of complexity currently receives significant attention in neuroscience, mainly
through the popularity of the Integrated Information Theory (IIT). It has proven successful in …
through the popularity of the Integrated Information Theory (IIT). It has proven successful in …
Decreased alertness reconfigures cognitive control networks
Humans' remarkable capacity to flexibly adapt their behavior based on rapid situational
changes is termed cognitive control. Intuitively, cognitive control is thought to be affected by …
changes is termed cognitive control. Intuitively, cognitive control is thought to be affected by …
Conscious interpretation: A distinct aspect for the neural markers of the contents of consciousness
T Bachmann, J Aru - Consciousness and Cognition, 2023 - Elsevier
Progress in the science of consciousness depends on the experimental paradigms and
varieties of contrastive analysis available to researchers. Here we highlight paradigms …
varieties of contrastive analysis available to researchers. Here we highlight paradigms …