A Model of Consciousness: an Engineering Approach
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Consciousness, as a complex phenomenon, arises on a hierarchy of human rhythms and their interaction with environment. We present here a model of consciousness represented as a parallel distributed multiprocessing system with rhythmic scanning within a set of active modules. Dominant "gestalt" activity is then created by global exchange of information on "system bus" and by means of common electromagnetic field of brain waves. Module priority is dynamic and determined by available time slot on the system bus, electric potential, and module's metabolism (energy budget). The main system strategy could be defined as minimizing energy consumption. Limbic system has a crucial role, as evolutionary role of module activation distracts stable mentation and stream of consciousness. Proposed model is used to analyze normal as well as possible states of expanded consciousness.
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