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Theories of Consciousness

To understand how consciousness arises, we must look at our brain's complex network. It processes information and performs tasks through hierarchical levels, yet the origin of consciousness remains a mystery. Two theories, bottom-up and top-down, offer different explanations.

  • The bottom-up theory suggests consciousness arises from information processing in lower brain levels
  • The top-down theory argues that consciousness results from introspection in higher brain regions

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