Sharing the World-A Social Aspect of Consciousness.
Open mind : discoveries in cognitive science January 1, 2025 Chris Frith 3 citations
Conscious perception of a stable environment, despite sensory changes during movement, is created by neural computations that account for one's own actions. This perceived stability is experienced as objective—a set of world facts that constrain movement. Because the world is objective, it is expected to constrain others similarly, fostering a shared understanding that enhances social interactions. This shared model of the world constitutes a form of common knowledge inherent in basic conscious perception, even without deliberate sharing. Such common knowledge enables behavioral coordination, which is a critical precursor for the evolution of cooperative behavior.