Abstract
The default space model is a unified theory of consciousness that posits the brain and body together form the foundation of conscious experience that exists as a three dimensional internally generated simulation of reality termed the 3D dynamic default space. We have explored and developed the model in many publications and journals with a variety of academic specialties and its scope and concepts continue to broaden. In these publications, we have supported the concepts of the model through its ability to explain neuropsychological disorders, illusions, and everyday observations on consciousness. The model’s foundations in which the thalamus serves as a central hub networked with the brain and body by continuous, fast, membrane potential oscillations have been greatly expanded since its initial publication which we review within this article. Profound leaps forward in our theory include the nature of lateral inhibition in sensory perception, the nature of sensory organs acting as “smart screens”, and the correlation of respiration with mental atmosphere. Through reviewing the developing concepts expanding the theory since our major 2015 publication that laid the foundation of our theory, we hope to give readers a summarized update of where the theory currently stands in terms of its structure. We encourage readers to investigate these previous publications to gain further insight into our propositions. Through accurate models of consciousness, we may develop etiologies for countless neurological disorders, as well as improve treatments.
Highlights
The model’s foundations in which the thalamus serves as a central hub networked with the brain and body by continuous, fast, membrane potential oscillations have been greatly expanded since its initial publication which we review within this article
Via the default space model, we propose such an architecture as well as provide insight into the mind-body problem which is the quandary of the relationship between mental states and brain states as well as the nature of the relationship between the conscious experience and the electro-chemical physiologies of the body [1]
Strong advancements of the default space theory include the explanation of previously described human physiology to illustrate the functional role of lateral inhibition in the sensory organs [2] [3], the role of graded membrane potentials and respiration in powering consciousness [4], the calibration of space and motion with photoreceptors [5], how we perceive the external world, and other developing concepts
Summary
We define consciousness in terms of the presence of experience. How is it that some brain activity is conscious while some is unconscious? Via the default space model, we propose such an architecture as well as provide insight into the mind-body problem which is the quandary of the relationship between mental states and brain states as well as the nature of the relationship between the conscious experience and the electro-chemical physiologies of the body [1]. The advances we have made in the theory provide insight into some of the top mysteries of neuroscience such as the true nature of sleep and baseline neural activity. We encourage readers to refer to our previous articles in which full explanations of the summaries we provide here can be found
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