Consciousness science as a marketplace of rationalizations

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The paper argues that consciousness science functions as a marketplace where researchers rationalize their preferred theories rather than objectively testing them. It suggests that empirical evidence often serves to reinforce pre-existing commitments rather than resolve theoretical disputes. The author contends that this dynamic undermines scientific progress in the field and calls for a critical examination of the social and psychological factors shaping consciousness research.

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Consciousness science as a marketplace of rationalizations