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Has a 25-year-old bet taken us a step closer to understanding consciousness?

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The Differences Between Integrated Information Theory and Global Neural Workspace Theory

Two popular theories about consciousness were tested. Integrated Information Theory tends to tie consciousness to sensory processes. Global Workspace Theory ties consciousness much more closely to thinking and cognition. In 250 subjects, so that's a very large number of volunteers that people recruited in 12 labs across the planet.

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