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New Study Redefines Consciousness: Ties to Sensory Processing

5/1/2025

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A groundbreaking seven-year study published in *Nature* has put two major theories of consciousness—Integrated Information Theory and Global Neuronal Workspace Theory—to the test. Conducted by the Cogitate Consortium, the findings suggest that consciousness is more closely tied to sensory processing than we ever imagined, paving the way for deeper insights and collaborative approaches in neuroscience.

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A groundbreaking seven-year study published in *Nature* has put two major theories of consciousness—Integrated Information Theory and Global Neuronal Workspace Theory—to the test. Conducted by the Cogitate Consortium, the findings suggest that consciousness is more closely tied to sensory processing than we ever imagined, paving the way for deeper insights and collaborative approaches in neuroscience.