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Transmissive Theory of Consciousness
Nicolas Rouleau builds on William James’ idea that the brain filters or receives consciousness rather than producing it, challenging the dominant neurobiological model.Electromagnetic Fields and the Brain
Research (including work with Michael Persinger and Michael Levin) shows that weak electromagnetic fields influence brain activity, behavior, and biology, suggesting the brain may interact with external fields as part of cognition.Evidence Beyond Neurons
Findings like post-mortem brain tissue responding to electromagnetic fields and bioelectric signaling in development imply that information processing may not be limited to living neurons or even brains, supporting a broader, field-based view of mind.Consciousness Beyond the Brain & Body
If the brain is a receiver, consciousness could exist independently and potentially persist after death, similar to a signal continuing after a radio is turned off—though this remains theoretical and unproven.Expanded View of Mind and Cognition
Rouleau and Levin argue that cognition may exist in many systems (cells, plants, simple organisms) and that embodiment and interaction with the environment are crucial for consciousness, raising questions about AI and the limits of current theories.
If you want, I can break this down further (e.g., strengths vs criticisms of this theory, or how mainstream science views it).
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