Perspectives on the neuroscience of cognition and consciousness.

Full Abstract

The origin and current use of the concepts of computation, representation and information in Neuroscience are examined and conceptual flaws are identified which vitiate their usefulness for addressing the problem of the neural basis of Cognition and Consciousness. In contrast, a convergence of views is presented to support the characterization of the Nervous System as a complex dynamical system operating in a metastable regime, and capable of evolving to configurations and transitions in phase space with potential relevance for Cognition and Consciousness.

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Author information

Author/s: Werner, Gerhard (G);

Affiliation: Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Texas, Engineering Science Building, Room 610, 1 University Station, C0800, Austin, TX 78712-0238, USA. gwer1(-atsign-)mail.utexas.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Bio Systems (Biosystems), published in Ireland. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2007-Jan; vol 87 (issue 1) : pp 82-95

Dates: Created 2006/12/18; Completed 2007/02/22;

PMID: 16757098, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 12/26/2008)

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Cognition

Neurosciences

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