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Rethinking Consciousness: A Scientific Theory Of Subjective Experience
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Neuroscientist And Psychologist Michael S. A. Graziano Puts Forward A Groundbreaking New Theory On The Origin Of Consciousness.Focusing Attention Can Help An Animal Find Food Or Flee A Predator. It Also May Have Led To Consciousness. Tracing Evolution Over Millions Of Years, Michael S. A. Graziano Uses Examples From The Natural World To Show How Neurons First Allowed Animals To Develop Simple Forms Of Attention: Taking In Messages From The Environment, Prioritizing Them, And Responding As Necessary.Then Some Animals Evolved Covert Attentiona Roving Mental Focus That Can Take In Information Apart From Where The Senses Are Pointed, Like Hearing Sirens At A Distance Or Recalling A Memory.Graziano Proposes That In Order To Monitor And Control This Specialized Attention, The Brain Evolved A Simplified Model Of Ita Cartoonish Selfdescription Depicting An Internal Essence With A Capacity For Knowledge And Experience. In Other Words, Consciousness.In This Eyeopening Work Drawn From His And Other Scientists Experiments, Graziano Accessibly Explores How This Sense Of An Inner Being Led To Empathy And Formed Us Into Social Beings. The Theory May Point The Way To Engineers For Building Consciousness Artificially, And Even Someday Taking The Natural Consciousness Of A Person And Uploading It Into A Machine For A Digital Afterlife. Graziano Discusses What A Future With Artificial Conscious Might Be Like, Including Both Advantages And Risks, And What Ai Might Mean For Our Evolutionary Future. 7 Illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theory proposed in 'Rethinking Consciousness'? A: Michael S. A. Graziano presents a new theory on the origin of consciousness, suggesting that the evolution of attention mechanisms in animals led to the development of consciousness as a self-description of internal experiences.
- Q: How does Graziano explain the evolution of attention? A: Graziano traces the evolution of attention over millions of years, showing how simple forms of attention helped animals survive by allowing them to process environmental information and respond accordingly.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: The book includes discussions on the evolution of consciousness, empathy, social behavior, and the implications of potentially creating artificial consciousness. It also contains 7 illustrations to aid understanding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in psychology? A: Yes, 'Rethinking Consciousness' is written in an accessible manner, making complex ideas understandable for readers without a formal background in psychology or neuroscience.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in hardcover format, which is durable and ideal for both reading and display.
- Q: How many pages does 'Rethinking Consciousness' have? A: The book consists of 256 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its topics.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Michael S. A. Graziano, a neuroscientist and psychologist known for his work on consciousness and attention.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Rethinking Consciousness'? A: The book was published on September 17, 2019.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book contains 7 illustrations that help clarify and enhance the concepts discussed.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Cognitive Psychology, which explores the mental processes involved in perception, memory, and consciousness.