Disorders of human consciousness in the Tri-partite synapses
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Authors
Miterauera, B.
Baer, W.
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Physical correlates of consciousness
Glial-neuronal network interface
Tri-partite synapses
Conscious action theory
Consciousness disorders
Schizophrenia
Glial-neuronal network interface
Tri-partite synapses
Conscious action theory
Consciousness disorders
Schizophrenia
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Date of Issue
2020
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2020
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Elsevier
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Abstract
Conscious Action Theory extends quantum theory to macroscopic phenomena and suggests physical correlates of consciousness occur at the intersection of external measurement signals and internally generated signals from memories that model the outside world. This physical theory predicts conscious phenomena happen at all scales and differ only by the size and complexity of material organizations involved. At the scale of the human "Brain" consciousness is predicted to happen where the processing loop of activity in the Glial network interfaces with the real world input-output processing loop of the Nuronal network. This happens at the Tripartite synapses creating an intersection plenum in biological systems that produces the experience of empty space and the objects it contains. Analysis of the transmitter-receptor strengths implementing the control and feedback be- tween the Glial and Neuronal networks indicate imbalances can be directly related to schizophrenia, mania, epilepsy, and depression. This paper addresses three topics supporting the above mechanisms for normal consciousness functioning and its medical deviations. First we preset the architecture of a pan-psychic physical theory, which supports the hypothesis that tri-partite synapses are the location of human conscious experience. Second we discuss the inner workings of the Glial network to support long term memory and control functions corresponding to the inner feeling of the "I" self. Third, we consider the relation between psychiatric conditions and the balance states between the number of neuronal transmitters and astrocytic receptors.
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The article of record as published may be found at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mehy.2019.109523
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Naval Postgraduate School
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11 p.
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Miterauer, B., and W. Baer. "Disorders of human consciousness in the Tri-partite synapses." Medical hypotheses 136 (2020): 109523.
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