Editorial: Electromagnetic field theories of consciousness: opportunities and obstacles.
Front Hum Neurosci March 1, 2024 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2023.1342634 via PubMed Central
Summary
This editorial introduces a special topic collection on electromagnetic (EM) field theories of consciousness, which propose that conscious experience arises from the brain's EM fields rather than from neuronal firing alone. The piece outlines both the opportunities these theories offer—such as explaining the unity and binding of conscious experience—and the obstacles they face, including the need for empirical tests and conceptual clarity. It calls for interdisciplinary dialogue to advance understanding of the relationship between EM fields and consciousness.
Study at a glance
| Design | editorial |
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| Key finding | Electromagnetic field theories of consciousness present both promising explanatory opportunities and significant empirical and conceptual obstacles. |
Abstract
Editorial: Electromagnetic field theories of consciousness: opportunities and obstacles.