Term ID: T1920

Global Workspace Theory

/global-workspace-theory/
A cognitive theory proposing that consciousness emerges when information becomes globally available across multiple brain systems, contrasting with local, unconscious processing in specialized modules.
Example: Conscious awareness occurring when sensory information is broadcast widely across brain networks, enabling integration with memory, attention, and decision-making systems.

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Reference: Baars (1988)