Berlin Consciousness Symposium: New Trends in the Neuroscience of Consciousness

Claire is presenting “The Global Workspace and the Global Playground: a functional perspective on Consciousness beyond task-related Process. One-day symposium at Freie Universität.

Consciousness remains one of the most challenging open questions in science. The 1990s and 2000s saw a surge in empirical and theoretical work, leading to the rapid development of competing Theories of Consciousness. While this period was marked by enthusiasm and innovation, recent years have brought a sense of stagnation: despite ongoing efforts, there is still no consensus regarding which theories are best supported by empirical evidence, or how to reconcile their often divergent assumptions and predictions. The Berlin Consciousness Symposium brings together leading cognitive scientists and philosophers to take stock of these developments and explore new trends that may shape the future of consciousness science.