2006-09-22 10:43:53 · 4 answers · asked by mavsfan89 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
Not sure what the biological substrate of consciousness is.
You might enjoy this: "The Origins of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind," by Julian Jaynes.
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2006-09-22 10:49:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Temporal sequences of synaptic discharges associated with external stimuli from the senses; those senses including sense of self.
2006-09-22 18:06:30 · answer #2 · answered by bubsir 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very difficult question, because when you sleep there is activity in your brain but you are not conscious, although your senses are active and a sudden noise or a prick can wake you up.
I confess I don't know.
2006-09-22 18:19:44 · answer #3 · answered by PragmaticAlien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the potential to think and know that you exist in a state of reality.
2006-09-22 17:57:50 · answer #4 · answered by Brenmore 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋