A brain for all seasons
Merker's fine article opens a new view of brain function consistent with current developments in robotics, heuristics, and fuzzy logic. A reciprocal, tripartite organization of input/motivation/output in the midbrain can accomplish the practical tasks of a brain. A bold move places consciousnes...
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| Veröffentlicht in: | The Behavioral and brain sciences 2007-02, Vol.30 (1), p.93-94 |
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| Format: | Artikel |
| Sprache: | eng |
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| Zusammenfassung: | Merker's fine article opens a new view of brain function consistent with current developments in robotics, heuristics, and fuzzy logic. A reciprocal, tripartite organization of input/motivation/output in the midbrain can accomplish the practical tasks of a brain. A bold move places consciousness in the midbrain, raising profound questions about the practical nature of consciousness. |
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| ISSN: | 0140-525X 1469-1825 |
| DOI: | 10.1017/S0140525X0700101X |