Closing in on the constitution of consciousness.

摘要: The science of consciousness is a nascent and thriving field research that founded on identifying the minimally sufficient neural correlates consciousness. However, I have argued it constitution seeks to understand there are no evident strategies for distinguishing (phenomenal) Here review this correlation/constitution distinction problem challenge existing foundations science. present main analyses from longer paper in press issue, focusing recording, inhibition, stimulation combined inhibition/stimulation strategies, including proposal Jenga analogy illustrate why should not be considered ultimate target Thereafter suggest while inhibition might identify some constitutive activities — indeed such fail whole thus fully solved. Various clarifications, potential objections related scientific philosophical issues also discussed conclude by proposing new foundational claims