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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cognitive Science
  • Philosophy of Mind

Background:

  • Consciousness theories lack unification.
  • Measuring consciousness states is advancing, but the essence remains elusive.
  • The convergence of information for subjective awareness is a key question.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss multistability and perceptual awareness as a methodological tool.
  • To explore how the brain constructs sensory input.
  • To investigate local states of consciousness.

Main Methods:

  • Perspective paper discussing existing theories and phenomena.
  • Analysis of perceptual multistability.
  • Observing brain dynamics during subjective awareness shifts.

Main Results:

  • Multistability demonstrates the brain's constructive interpretation of sensory input.
  • Subjective awareness spontaneously alternates between percepts.
  • This phenomenon provides insights into the mechanisms of perceptual awareness.

Conclusions:

  • Multistability offers a unique window into local states of consciousness.
  • Understanding these local states is crucial for a deeper essence of consciousness.
  • The brain actively constructs subjective experience.