The Biology of Consciousness

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

Course Description

Overview

Explore the fascinating world of consciousness in this 58-minute lecture by neuroscientist Christof Koch, recorded at the World Science Festival in New York City. Delve into cutting-edge research conducted at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, examining experimental approaches to probing consciousness. Journey through key topics including the puzzle of consciousness, modern understanding of the phenomenon, neural correlates of consciousness, and integrated information theory. Gain insights into the biology of consciousness and its implications for our understanding of the human mind and brain.

Syllabus

- Start
The Puzzle of Consciousness -
Modern Understanding of Consciousness -
The Neural Correlates of Consciousness -
Integrated Information Theory -

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World Science Festival

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