global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness

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cognitive neuroscience theory global workspace theory theory of consciousness

The global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness is a cognitive neuroscience model proposing that conscious experience arises when information is globally broadcast across widely distributed, interconnected brain networks, particularly involving fronto-parietal circuits.

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Label	Occurrences
Global Neuronal Workspace (GNW) theory	1
Global Neuronal Workspace model	1
Global Neuronal Workspace theory	1
global neuronal workspace model	1
global neuronal workspace network	1
global neuronal workspace theory	1
global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness canonical	1

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Target entity: global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness
Context triple: [Stanislas Dehaene, researchInterest, global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness]

A. Orch-OR theory of consciousness
The Orch-OR theory of consciousness is a controversial proposal suggesting that conscious experience arises from quantum processes within neuronal microtubules in the brain.
B. The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach
The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach is a seminal book by neuroscientist Christof Koch that explores the neural basis of conscious experience and proposes testable theories linking brain activity to awareness.
C. A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness
A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness is a popular science book by neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran that explores the neurological basis of perception, self-awareness, and unusual brain disorders to illuminate how the mind works.
D. The Question of Consciousness
"The Question of Consciousness" is a chapter in the Dalai Lama’s book *The Universe in a Single Atom* that explores the nature of consciousness through dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and modern science.
E. Consciousness and the Computational Mind
Consciousness and the Computational Mind is a foundational book by cognitive scientist Ray Jackendoff that explores how mental states and conscious experience can be understood within a computational theory of mind.
F. None of above. chosen
G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.

NED2 Entity disambiguation (via description) gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07

Target entity: global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness
Target entity description: The global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness is a cognitive neuroscience model proposing that conscious experience arises when information is globally broadcast across widely distributed, interconnected brain networks, particularly involving fronto-parietal circuits.

A. Orch-OR theory of consciousness
The Orch-OR theory of consciousness is a controversial proposal suggesting that conscious experience arises from quantum processes within neuronal microtubules in the brain.
B. The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach
The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach is a seminal book by neuroscientist Christof Koch that explores the neural basis of conscious experience and proposes testable theories linking brain activity to awareness.
C. A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness
A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness is a popular science book by neuroscientist V. S. Ramachandran that explores the neurological basis of perception, self-awareness, and unusual brain disorders to illuminate how the mind works.
D. The Question of Consciousness
"The Question of Consciousness" is a chapter in the Dalai Lama’s book *The Universe in a Single Atom* that explores the nature of consciousness through dialogue between Buddhist philosophy and modern science.
E. Consciousness and the Computational Mind
Consciousness and the Computational Mind is a foundational book by cognitive scientist Ray Jackendoff that explores how mental states and conscious experience can be understood within a computational theory of mind.
F. None of above. chosen

Statements (64)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	cognitive neuroscience theory ⓘ global workspace theory ⓘ theory of consciousness ⓘ
addresses	access consciousness ⓘ neural correlates of consciousness ⓘ
alsoKnownAs	Global Neuronal Workspace (GNW) theory ⓘ linked to: global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness Global Neuronal Workspace model ⓘ linked to: global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness
appliedIn	research on attention ⓘ research on conscious access ⓘ research on working memory ⓘ
associatedWith	P3 (P300) event-related potential component ⓘ fronto-parietal ignition ⓘ gamma-band synchronization ⓘ late, sustained neural activity ⓘ long-distance neuronal synchrony ⓘ
contrastedWith	Higher-Order Thought theories of consciousness ⓘ Integrated Information Theory of consciousness ⓘ linked to: integrated information theory Recurrent Processing Theory of consciousness ⓘ
coreClaim	conscious access is all-or-none rather than graded ⓘ conscious access occurs when information is globally broadcast to many brain systems ⓘ conscious experience depends on long-range neuronal connectivity and integration ⓘ conscious perception is associated with ignition of a distributed neural assembly ⓘ nonconscious processing remains local and encapsulated in specialized processors ⓘ
distinguishes	conscious processing ⓘ nonconscious processing ⓘ
emphasizes	fronto-parietal networks ⓘ global broadcasting of information ⓘ long-range cortico-cortical connections ⓘ recurrent processing ⓘ top-down amplification ⓘ
field	cognitive neuroscience ⓘ consciousness studies ⓘ philosophy of mind ⓘ
furtherDevelopedIn	early 21st century ⓘ
hasComponent	global neuronal workspace network ⓘ linked to: global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness long-range excitatory neurons ⓘ specialized, modular processors ⓘ
influencedBy	Bernard Baars ⓘ Global Workspace Theory ⓘ linked to: global workspace theory
involves	attention as a gateway to the workspace ⓘ competition between representations for access to the workspace ⓘ
neuralBasisInvolves	anterior cingulate cortex ⓘ linked to: Cingulate gyrus parietal cortex ⓘ linked to: parietal lobe prefrontal cortex ⓘ temporal cortex ⓘ thalamocortical loops ⓘ
predicts	conscious report requires global neuronal workspace activation ⓘ masking can prevent ignition and conscious access ⓘ reportable conscious perception correlates with late, widespread brain activity ⓘ unconscious stimuli can be processed locally without global ignition ⓘ working memory depends on global workspace activation ⓘ
proposedBy	Jean-Pierre Changeux ⓘ Stanislas Dehaene ⓘ
relatedConcept	broadcasting ⓘ conscious access ⓘ global availability of information ⓘ ignition ⓘ reportability ⓘ
supportedBy	neuroimaging studies of binocular rivalry ⓘ neuroimaging studies of visual masking ⓘ studies of anesthesia and loss of consciousness ⓘ studies of attentional blink ⓘ studies of disorders of consciousness ⓘ
timeframeDeveloped	late 20th century ⓘ

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Stanislas Dehaene → researchInterest → global neuronal workspace theory of consciousness ⓘ

Global workspace theory → relatedTo → Global Neuronal Workspace theory ⓘ

subject linked to: global workspace theory