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Consciousness, Exascale Computational Power, Probabilistic Outcomes, and Energetic Efficiency.

Elizabeth A Stoll¹

¹Western Institute for Advanced Study, Denver, CO.

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|April 16, 2023

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The mammalian brain uses probabilistic computation, not just binary units, to achieve consciousness. Understanding this neural computation may unlock the mysteries of the cerebral cortex and consciousness.

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Cognitive Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience

Background:

The link between consciousness and neural computation remains a central problem in cognitive science.
Consciousness correlates with cerebral cortex activity, distinct from spinal reflex circuits or classical computing.

Keywords:

Agency Energy-efficient computation Neural computation Noisy coding Nondeterministic computation Perception Probabilistic coding Thermodynamic computation

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