August 2013 PMID 23974723

Global workspace dynamics: cortical "binding and propagation" enables conscious contents.

Bernard J Baars, Stan Franklin, Thomas Zoega Ramsoy

Mentions

13
Peak: 3 in Sep 2022
across 4 sources since Mar 2020

Extended reach

25,347
potential audience

Total likes

40

Video views

2,127

Mentions per month

Mar 2020 – Dec 2022

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  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall discussions show moderate support and interest, with comments like 'machine consciousness is ONLY a metaphor!' indicating skepticism, while references to Baars' related work suggest curiosity about neural mechanisms. The tone varies between casual remarks and scholarly mentions, reflecting a general engagement with the concepts but without deep exploration.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of the publication, with some referencing related theories like Baars' global workspace model, showing moderate support.

InterestModerate interest

The dialogue reflects curiosity about the concepts, mentioning topics like machine consciousness and neural substrates, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Engagement appears limited; posts are brief and mainly reference the publication or related theories without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

While some posts reference important theoretical frameworks, the overall effect on a broad audience seems moderate, with no strong calls to action or profound shifts in thinking.

Abstract in brief

  • Global workspace (GW) functions as a dynamic brain hub that binds and propagates neural signals across various specialized networks, helping to resolve ambiguous sensory or cognitive inputs.
  • In humans, the corticothalamic (CT) core is thought to support conscious experiences such as perception, thinking, and emotions, with conscious contents emerging from a flexible, distributed neural "cloud" rather than a single spot in the brain.
  • The theory explains that consciousness arises from neural signals settling into a dominant state, creating a unified experience that can broadcast widely and involve multiple brain networks in a brief, coordinated event.

Top posts

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Bernard J. Baars, PhD
@BernardJBaars · X

My recent talk on the subject of conscious machines has now been uploaded to YouTube. Let us not forget that "machine consciousness" is ONLY a metaphor! :) https://t.co/PpCc8sDldZ

Dec 7, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,899 followers View post →
Bernard J. Baars, PhD
@BernardJBaars · X

Four papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagation’ Enables Conscious Contents” https://t.co/1vFyYVqIFX

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,894 followers View post →
Alvaro Altube
@BfitGetxo · X

@ezeyan @elefanteG85 @MarFloresCortes Yo no sabría explicarlo, creo que lo que diferencia una de otra es la información sensorial (Sensación), pero creo que el sustrato físico que genera la consciencia es el mismo. Quizá BJ. Baars y la GWT pueden aproximarnos a ello. https://t.co/DvDSbUzkzH https://t.co/1RQG2LKXdG

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 5,247 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/KdchwKjCcn

Mar 29, 2020 · 2,400 followers View post →

All mentions

Bernard J. Baars, PhD
@BernardJBaars · X

My recent talk on the subject of conscious machines has now been uploaded to YouTube. Let us not forget that "machine consciousness" is ONLY a metaphor! :) https://t.co/PpCc8sDldZ

Dec 7, 2022 · 6 likes · 1 share · 6,899 followers View post →
Alvaro Altube
@BfitGetxo · X

@ezeyan @elefanteG85 @MarFloresCortes Yo no sabría explicarlo, creo que lo que diferencia una de otra es la información sensorial (Sensación), pero creo que el sustrato físico que genera la consciencia es el mismo. Quizá BJ. Baars y la GWT pueden aproximarnos a ello. https://t.co/DvDSbUzkzH https://t.co/1RQG2LKXdG

Sep 21, 2022 · 1 like · 5,247 followers View post →
Natalie Geld
@NatalieGeld · X

RT @BernardJBaars: Four papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagat…

Nov 22, 2021 · 1 share · 1,775 followers View post →
Bernard J. Baars, PhD
@BernardJBaars · X

Four papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagation’ Enables Conscious Contents” https://t.co/1vFyYVqIFX

Nov 22, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,894 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
@jimmyroybloom · X

https://t.co/KdchwKjCcn

Mar 29, 2020 · 2,400 followers View post →