Unresolved Mystery: Consciousness Defies Measurement and Explanation

A recent paper in Neuroscience of Consciousness compares the Perturbational Complexity Index (PCI), a clinical tool for assessing residual conscious activity, with the Global Neuronal Workspace Theory (GNWT), a theoretical model of consciousness. The paper finds that the two are compatible on a fundamental level, providing a direct analytical comparison between PCI and GNWT. The authors also develop an indirect comparison between the Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and GNWT, contributing to the ongoing discussion about suitable theoretical frameworks and models in consciousness research.