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The neural binding problem(s).

Jerome Feldman¹

¹International Computer Science Institute, 1947 Center Street, Suite 600, Berkeley, CA 94720 USA ; University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94704 USA.

Cognitive Neurodynamics

|January 16, 2014

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The Neural Binding Problem (NBP) involves multiple distinct challenges. Progress is being made, but clarity is needed to differentiate these complex issues in neuroscience.

Keywords:

Binding problem Qualia Synchrony

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Cognitive Science
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

The Neural Binding Problem (NBP) is a significant challenge in understanding consciousness.
It encompasses multiple distinct sub-problems with unique computational and neural underpinnings.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the current state of research on the NBP.
To differentiate and discuss key aspects of the NBP: General Coordination, Visual Feature-Binding, Variable Binding, and Subjective Unity of Perception.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research.
Analysis of computational and neural requirements for different NBP components.

Main Results:

Significant progress has been made across the various facets of the NBP.
Confusion often arises from conflating the distinct sub-problems of the NBP.

Conclusions:

A clearer understanding of the NBP requires distinguishing its separate components.
Continued research is vital for advancing our knowledge of neural coordination and perception.