Doing Consciousness Studies at Goddard College

What are quantum theorists doing at a conference on consciousness?1

The reason why orthodox quantum theory necessarily invokes consciousness is explained. Several procedures whereby the Born probability rule can be introduced are discussed, and reasons are given for prefering one in which consciousness selects a unique realised world. Consciousness is something outside of the laws of physics (quantum mechanics), but it has a real effect upon the experienced wor...

Consciousness and Literary Studies

At this present juncture in the history of literature, many critics fear the literary word has been devalued by the twin forces of electronic technology and critical theory. Even so, the field of literature is not without resources to revivify itself as the emergence of new holistic approaches to literature testify. The interdisciplinary influence of the sciences, for instance, opens a window f...

Are sleep studies worth doing?

AIMS To evaluate a sleep study service for children suspected of having sleep related upper airway obstruction (SRUAO). DESIGN Prospective survey. SETTING Paediatric and ear, nose, and throat clinics of the Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust. SUBJECTS Consecutively referred children with SRUAO symptoms. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Sleep study data, referring clinician's impression, and completed ...

Physiological Studies of Consciousness

Some Verification Issues at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

NASA is developing increasingly complex missions to conduct new science and exploration. Missions are increasingly turning to multi-spacecraft to provide multiple simultaneous views of phenomena, and to search more of the solar system in less time. Swarms of intelligent autonomous spacecraft, involving complex behaviors and interactions, are being proposed to accomplish the goals of these new m...