Mind-Body Solution Stephen Grossberg: A Unified Theory of Consciousness? Adaptive Resonance Theory & The Hard Problem
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Dec 15, 2023 Stephen Grossberg, a prominent figure in the field of brain-mind research, discusses topics such as the hard problem of consciousness, information theories, panpsychist and quantum theories of consciousness, the link between morphogenesis and bioelectric communication, eliminative materialism, and the defining terms of consciousness and cognition. He also explains how his Adaptive Resonance Theory (ART) addresses the concept of qualia and discusses his magnum opus on the conscious mind and resonant brain.
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Limits of Mathematical Models
- Mathematical models describe brain processes but cannot themselves experience qualia.
- Predictive insight from harmonious laws suffices to understand consciousness scientifically.
Need for Strong Theory in Neuroscience
- Neuroscientists can record neuron activity but must interpret data via strong theoretical models.
- Good theories link brain patterns with emergent mental properties like perception and action.
Universal Brain Computational Principles
- Brain circuits use universal computational substrates specialized for environmental invariances.
- These principles explain diverse species' sensory abilities and shared nervous system features.