Autodiagnosis and the Dynamical Emergence Theory of Basic Consciousness

Explore the concept of basic consciousness and its dynamical emergence in this comprehensive lecture. Delve into near-miss cases of basic consciousness, divisibles, and energy landscapes. Examine the structure of experience, topological complexity, and metastable states. Analyze EG data and expectations, and address doubts surrounding the topic. Investigate the philosophical objections and conspiracy theories related to phenomenal experience. Learn about key figures like Aaron Block and Kropotkin, and their contributions to the field. Gain insights into the autodiagnosis theory and its implications for understanding consciousness.

Introduction
What is basic consciousness
Nearmiss cases of basic consciousness
Divisibles
Energy Landscape
Experience
Sources
Structure of Experience
Topological Complexity
Metastable States
EG Data
Expectations
Doubts
Where is phenomenal experience
The philosophical objection
The conspiracy
Aaron Block
Kropotkin