A science of consciousness beyond pseudo-science and pseudo-consciousness

IF 21.2 1区医学 Q1 NEUROSCIENCES

Nature neuroscience Pub Date : 2025-03-10 DOI:10.1038/s41593-025-01913-6

Alex Gomez-Marin, Anil K. Seth

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Abstract

The scientific study of consciousness was sanctioned as an orthodox field of study only three decades ago. Since then, a variety of prominent theories have flourished, including integrated information theory, which has been recently accused of being pseudoscience by more than 100 academics. Here we critically assess this charge and offer thoughts to elevate the clash into positive lessons for our field.

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Nature neuroscience 医学-神经科学

CiteScore

38.60

自引率

1.20%

发文量

212

审稿时长

1 months

期刊介绍： Nature Neuroscience, a multidisciplinary journal, publishes papers of the utmost quality and significance across all realms of neuroscience. The editors welcome contributions spanning molecular, cellular, systems, and cognitive neuroscience, along with psychophysics, computational modeling, and nervous system disorders. While no area is off-limits, studies offering fundamental insights into nervous system function receive priority. The journal offers high visibility to both readers and authors, fostering interdisciplinary communication and accessibility to a broad audience. It maintains high standards of copy editing and production, rigorous peer review, rapid publication, and operates independently from academic societies and other vested interests. In addition to primary research, Nature Neuroscience features news and views, reviews, editorials, commentaries, perspectives, book reviews, and correspondence, aiming to serve as the voice of the global neuroscience community.