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Review
. 1998 Feb;21(2):58-62.
doi: 10.1016/s0166-2236(97)01171-5.

Metaphors of consciousness and attention in the brain

B J Baars  1
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Review

Metaphors of consciousness and attention in the brain

B J Baars. Trends Neurosci. 1998 Feb.

Abstract

Scientific metaphors have long provided heuristic tools for approaching novel problems.Today, the neurobiology of consciousness and attention is a central concern, presenting formidable conceptual and empirical challenges. Many current ideas fit the broad theme of a theater metaphor; this idea can be worked out in detail, resulting in relevant, testable hypotheses.

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