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#280 - The Four Realms of Existence: A Dialogue with Joseph LeDoux

Converging Dialogues

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Theories of consciousness and the higher-order theory

The speaker explores the theories of consciousness, specifically focusing on the first-order theory and the higher-order theory. They favor the higher-order theory, explaining how different brain regions need to connect and work together for perception to be conscious. They discuss the process of information processing in the prefrontal cortex and propose a loop between the second higher order state and the middle model for a refined perception of consciousness.

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