Can We Introspectively Test the Global Workspace Theory of Consciousness?

What if conscious experience isn't simply on or off? I revisit Global Workspace Theory and whether we can introspectively test it. I report my 2007 beeper study on unattended tactile experience in the left foot and far right visual periphery. Noisy results, memory and refrigerator light errors, and borderline consciousness make introspective tests unreliable.

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Rolly's Take

For the curious intellect drawn to the murky waters of consciousness, this blog dives deep into the interplay between perception and introspection. It speaks to those who relish the complexities of the mind, embracing uncertainty and questioning the very fabric of their own experience. Here, the dance between theory and personal reality thrives, inviting reflection without offering easy conclusions.