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At what timescale does consciousness operate?

Bernhard Hommel1, Reinout W Wiers2

  • 1Cognitive Psychology Unit & Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition,Leiden University,2333 AK Leiden,The Netherlandshommel@fsw.leidenuniv.nlwww.bernhard-hommel.eu.

The Behavioral and Brain Sciences
|March 31, 2017
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This study questions the precise function and timing of consciousness in action control. It explores whether consciousness resolves immediate conflicts or anticipates future ones by externalizing cognitive control.

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Morsella et al. proposed a link between consciousness and action control.
  • The precise role and operational timescale of consciousness remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the implications of Morsella et al.'s theory on the functionality of consciousness.
  • To investigate the temporal dynamics of consciousness in relation to action control and conflict resolution.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical analysis and conceptual critique of existing theories.
  • Exploration of alternative hypotheses regarding consciousness's role.

Main Results:

  • The theory suggests consciousness may operate on future conflicts rather than solely resolving immediate ones.

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  • Externalizing or socializing cognitive control is proposed as a mechanism for future conflict resolution.

    • Conclusions:

    • Consciousness's function might extend beyond immediate action control to proactive conflict management.
    • The timescale of consciousness is critical for understanding its role in cognitive processes and externalization strategies.