The Intersection of Writing, Cognition, and Consciousness

This chapter introduces 'idiothesis,' a playful term for unprovable hypotheses regarding authors' cognitive processes and writing styles. It explores connections between an author's internal experiences, such as aphantasia and synesthesia, and their creative outputs, while discussing the deep links between perception, consciousness, and emotional responses. Additionally, the chapter examines the evolving understanding of consciousness in both animals and AI, highlighting biases and advancing technologies in neuroscience.