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BS 163 Christof Koch on the Integrated Information Theory of Consciousness

Brain Science with Ginger Campbell, MD: Neuroscience for Everyone

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Exploring Consciousness and its Neural Foundations

This chapter follows a computational neuroscientist's journey through physics and philosophy, focusing on the complexities of consciousness. It examines the neural correlates of consciousness, discussing key brain regions and neuronal circuits involved in conscious experience. The chapter also introduces Integrated Information Theory, proposing a quantifiable approach to understanding consciousness and its implications for various beings.

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