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| Proponents of higher-order theories of consciousness argue that consciousness is explained by the relation between two levels of mental states. . . | |
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| . . . in which a higher-order mental state takes another mental state. | |
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| Many scientists, even neurologists who concentrate on matters of the brain and nervous system, are reluctant to make sweeping statements about the nature of consciousness. | |
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| Consciousness is sometimes described as a continuum, beginning perhaps at the bottom of the hierarchy of life forms. | |
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| So we decided to ask an IT person to describe consciousness. | |
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| Consciousness is that period of time between naps. | |
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