Editorial: Electromagnetic field theories of consciousness: opportunities and obstacles.
Front Hum Neurosci March 1, 2024 Tam Hunt, Mostyn Jones, Johnjoe Mcfadden et al. 11 citations
This editorial examines the potential of electromagnetic field theories to explain consciousness, highlighting both promising avenues and significant challenges. It discusses how neural electromagnetic fields might integrate information across brain regions, offering a framework for conscious experience. However, it also addresses obstacles such as the lack of direct causal evidence and difficulties in testing these theories empirically. The piece calls for interdisciplinary collaboration to refine hypotheses and develop experimental approaches that could bridge theoretical gaps.