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  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Cognitive Science

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  • The concept of 'self' has long been theorized as essential for consciousness, yet empirical evidence remains scarce.
  • Previous research faced challenges due to ambiguous definitions of 'self' and inadequate experimental designs.
  • The 'minimal self' (MS), defined as subjective 'for-me-ness,' has been explored through conceptual analysis and hermeneutics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish an empirical foundation for the study of the minimal self (MS) using neuroimaging.
  • To investigate the relationship between MS and consciousness, particularly in states of altered awareness.
  • To explore the potential of MS as a necessary precondition for conscious experience.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing neuroimaging techniques targeting the brain's Default Mode Network (DMN) and intrinsic neural activity.
  • Developing novel experimental protocols to detect MS during non-conscious states, including Unresponsive Wakefulness Syndrome (UWS).
  • Applying these protocols to various states: NREM sleep, general anesthesia (GA), and the waking state.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests that self and consciousness can dissociate.
  • Findings indicate that the minimal self (MS) may be a prerequisite for conscious experience.
  • The study provides a framework for refining investigations into the minimal self and its role in consciousness.

Conclusions:

  • The minimal self (MS) is a scientifically tractable concept, analogous to the early study of the atom.
  • Neuroimaging of MS offers a means to investigate consciousness and potentially re-evaluate 'levels of consciousness' (LoC).
  • This research paves the way for a more mature science of self and consciousness.