

131| Consciousness in Epilepsy – A Conversation With Dr. Hal Blumenfeld
Nov 15, 2023
Dr. Hal Blumenfeld, a well-regarded professor and researcher at Yale University, discusses consciousness in epilepsy. They explore the easy and hard problems of consciousness, theories on its complexity, and the impact of focal seizures on impaired consciousness. The speaker also shares exciting findings from a clinical trial using deep brain stimulation.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring the Easy and Hard Problems of Consciousness
01:44 • 5min
The Complexity of Consciousness and Investigating Theories
06:15 • 6min
The Impact of Focal Seizures on Networks and Impaired Consciousness
12:28 • 6min
Targeting Impairments in Consciousness During Seizures with Deep Brain Stimulation
18:22 • 6min