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  • Neuroscience
  • Philosophy of Mind
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Falsifiability is a cornerstone of scientific theories.
  • Testing theories of consciousness typically involves comparing predicted experiences with inferred experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To formally analyze the problem of falsification for scientific theories of consciousness.
  • To investigate the implications of inference-prediction relationships on theory testing.

Main Methods:

  • Formal description of the standard experimental setup for testing consciousness theories.
  • Analysis of falsifiability under conditions of independent and dependent inference and prediction.

Main Results:

  • Any minimally informative theory of consciousness is automatically falsified if inference and prediction are independent.
  • Theories where consciousness is strictly determined by report or behavior become unfalsifiable if inference and prediction are dependent.
  • This presents a significant challenge for many contemporary theories of consciousness.

Conclusions:

  • The standard approach to testing theories of consciousness is inherently problematic.
  • Rethinking the relationship between prediction, inference, and falsification is crucial for advancing consciousness research.
  • Exploring alternative frameworks may offer ways to resolve this dilemma.