Apophatic science: how computational modeling can explain consciousness.
Neurosci Conscious June 16, 2021 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1093/nc/niab010 via PubMed Central
Summary
This work explores how computational modeling can contribute to explaining consciousness, drawing on the concept of apophatic science, which emphasizes what cannot be directly stated or known. It argues that computational models offer a way to study consciousness indirectly by simulating aspects of cognitive processes, thereby providing insights that complement traditional empirical approaches.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Computational modeling can help explain consciousness by indirectly simulating cognitive processes, aligning with an apophatic approach that acknowledges limits of direct knowledge. |
Abstract
Apophatic science: how computational modeling can explain consciousness.