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
Global workspace dynamics: cortical "binding and propagation" enables conscious contents.
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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.
Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of the publication, with some referencing related theories like Baars' global workspace model, showing moderate support.
The dialogue reflects curiosity about the concepts, mentioning topics like machine consciousness and neural substrates, indicating moderate interest.
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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.
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- 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.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyFour papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagation’ Enables Conscious Contents” https://t.co/1vFyYVqIFX
@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
https://t.co/KdchwKjCcn
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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
@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
RT @BernardJBaars: Four papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagat…
Four papers are discussed in depth: Baars’ 2013 paper called “Global Workspace Dynamics: Cortical ‘Binding and Propagation’ Enables Conscious Contents” https://t.co/1vFyYVqIFX
https://t.co/KdchwKjCcn