global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness
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The global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness is a cognitive neuroscience model proposing that conscious experience arises when information is globally broadcast across widely distributed, interconnected brain networks, particularly involving fronto-parietal circuits.
Observed surface forms (3)
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| Global Neuronal Workspace Theory of Consciousness | 0 |
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| global neuronal workspace theory | 1 |
Statements (64)
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| instanceOf |
cognitive neuroscience theory
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global workspace theory ⓘ theory of consciousness ⓘ |
| addresses |
access consciousness
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neural correlates of consciousness ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Global Neuronal Workspace (GNW) theory
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Global Neuronal Workspace model NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appliedIn |
research on attention
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research on conscious access ⓘ research on working memory ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
P3 (P300) event-related potential component
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fronto-parietal ignition ⓘ gamma-band synchronization ⓘ late, sustained neural activity ⓘ long-distance neuronal synchrony ⓘ |
| contrastedWith |
Higher-Order Thought theories of consciousness
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Integrated Information Theory of consciousness NERFINISHED ⓘ Recurrent Processing Theory of consciousness NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| coreClaim |
conscious access is all-or-none rather than graded
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conscious access occurs when information is globally broadcast to many brain systems ⓘ conscious experience depends on long-range neuronal connectivity and integration ⓘ conscious perception is associated with ignition of a distributed neural assembly ⓘ nonconscious processing remains local and encapsulated in specialized processors ⓘ |
| distinguishes |
conscious processing
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nonconscious processing ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
fronto-parietal networks
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global broadcasting of information ⓘ long-range cortico-cortical connections ⓘ recurrent processing ⓘ top-down amplification ⓘ |
| field |
cognitive neuroscience
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consciousness studies ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ |
| furtherDevelopedIn | early 21st century ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
global neuronal workspace network
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long-range excitatory neurons ⓘ specialized, modular processors ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Bernard Baars
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Global Workspace Theory NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| involves |
attention as a gateway to the workspace
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competition between representations for access to the workspace ⓘ |
| neuralBasisInvolves |
anterior cingulate cortex
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parietal cortex NERFINISHED ⓘ prefrontal cortex NERFINISHED ⓘ temporal cortex ⓘ thalamocortical loops ⓘ |
| predicts |
conscious report requires global neuronal workspace activation
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masking can prevent ignition and conscious access ⓘ reportable conscious perception correlates with late, widespread brain activity ⓘ unconscious stimuli can be processed locally without global ignition ⓘ working memory depends on global workspace activation ⓘ |
| proposedBy |
Jean-Pierre Changeux
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Stanislas Dehaene NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
broadcasting
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conscious access ⓘ global availability of information ⓘ ignition ⓘ reportability ⓘ |
| supportedBy |
neuroimaging studies of binocular rivalry
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neuroimaging studies of visual masking ⓘ studies of anesthesia and loss of consciousness ⓘ studies of attentional blink ⓘ studies of disorders of consciousness ⓘ |
| timeframeDeveloped | late 20th century ⓘ |
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integrated information theory
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global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness
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Integrated Information Theory
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global neuronal workspace theory
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Global workspace theory
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Global Neuronal Workspace theory