What is exactly the problem with panpsychism?
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What is exactly the problem with panpsychism?
Abstract
Merker et al.'s critique calls for a deeper analysis of panpsychism. In principle, the concept of integrated information can be applied to photodiodes and subatomic particles, but I suggest the main obstacle is the lack of any evidence to confirm the presence of consciousness. Also MRW's perspectivalist theory illustrates the difficulties in synthesizing a full-fledged theory of consciousness.
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The integrated information theory of consciousness: Unmasked and identified.Behav Brain Sci. 2022 Mar 23;45:e65. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X21002387. Behav Brain Sci. 2022. PMID: 35319426
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The integrated information theory of consciousness: A case of mistaken identity.Behav Brain Sci. 2021 May 19;45:e41. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X21000881. Behav Brain Sci. 2021. PMID: 34006338
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