Second Announcement<\/p>\n
Workshop Program<\/p>\n
Final Call for Abstracts<\/p>\n
Toward a Science of Consciousness 2014<\/p>\n
The 20th Anniversary Conference\u00a0April 21-26, 2014<\/p>\n
Marriott University Park, Tucson, Arizona<\/p>\n
Sponsored by the Center for Consciousness Studies<\/p>\n
at the University of Arizona<\/p>\n
Toward a Science of Consciousness is a rigorous interdisciplinary
\nconference covering neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, cognitive
\nscience, artificial intelligence, molecular biology, medicine, quantum
\nphysics, cosmology, art, technology, and experiential and
\ncontemplative approaches to the understanding of consciousness. This
\n20th anniversary conference will reflect on progress, challenges and
\nfuture directions from an estimated 800 participants from over 60
\ncountries. Program sessions will include plenary and keynote talks and
\npanels, concurrent talks, posters, art\/science demos and exhibits,
\npre-conference workshops, side trips, and social events in the Tucson
\ntradition.<\/p>\n
Plenary speakers will include<\/p>\n
Susan Blackmore, Ned Block, David Chalmers, Karl Deisseroth, Daniel
\nDennett, David Eagleman, Rebecca Goldstein, Stuart Hameroff, Christof
\nKoch, Henry Markram, George Mashour, Sam Parnia, John Searle, Petra
\nStoerig, Giulio Tononi and many more.<\/p>\n
Abstract Submission Deadlines<\/p>\n
Final Abstracts are due no later than\u00a0December 20th\u00a0for plenary
\nconsideration<\/p>\n
All others:\u00a0December 31\u00a0(Notifications by\u00a0January 15)<\/p>\n
General Conference Registration:<\/p>\n
(Early registration by\u00a0February 2)<\/p>\n
The Plenary and full program will be announced in January, 2014.<\/p>\n
Bhaumik Prize:<\/p>\n
The first Bhaumik Prize in Consciousness Studies will be awarded for
\nsignificant research toward understanding consciousness. The award in
\nthe amount of 10,000 dollars will be presented at the conference by
\nDr. Mani Bhaumik.<\/p>\n
Conference Sponsorships:<\/p>\n
Bhaumik Foundation<\/p>\n
The Chopra Foundation<\/p>\n
PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PROGRAM:<\/p>\n
Monday\u00a0Morning,\u00a0April 21, 2014 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM<\/p>\n
Sleights of Mind: The Illusory Nature of Perception and Deception<\/p>\n
Stephen L. Macknik<\/p>\n
…how our brain constructs – rather than reconstructs – the world we
\nsee, featuring exciting, novel illusions by the best magicians of the
\nnew millennium.<\/p>\n
Microtubules and Quantum Biology<\/p>\n
Jack Tuszynski, Travis Craddock, Anirban Bandyopadhyay, Stuart
\nHameroff<\/p>\n
…quantum vibrations in microtubules support the controversial Orch
\nOR theory, and provide a basis for EEG as beat frequencies of
\nintra-neuronal dynamics<\/p>\n
Toward a Standardized Curriculum of Consciousness Studies<\/p>\n
Leslie Combs, Jeffery Martin (and others TBA)<\/p>\n
…how to build, and receive institutional approval for college and
\ngraduate level courses for a well-rounded course in consciousness
\nstudies<\/p>\n
Nondual Awareness and the Unity of Consciousness: Experience and
\nResearch<\/p>\n
Zoran Josipovic and Judith Blackstone<\/p>\n
…contemplative experiences describe a unity transcending self-object
\ndichotomy.<\/p>\n
Neuroimaging reveals possible mechanisms for nondual awareness<\/p>\n
DEI East-West Forum 1 (Full Day workshop)<\/p>\n
East: P. Sriramam S. Roy, V. Sahni, A.K. Mukhopadhyay, B. D. Dhir,
\nP.S. Satsangi<\/p>\n
West: R. Gennaro, J. Barrell, J. Tuszynski, P. Pylkkanen, S. Hameroff<\/p>\n
…Eastern spiritual traditions and Western science converge in a
\nseries of talks and discussions. Live 2-way video hookup with
\nDayalbagh Educational Institute (DEI), Agra, India<\/p>\n
Monday\u00a0Afternoon,\u00a0April 21, 2014 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Preserving Consciousness: How a Missing Science of Consciousness
\nHobbles Life-Saving Medical Research<\/p>\n
Kenneth Hayworth, Randal Koene, Max More<\/p>\n
…the age old dream of preserving consciousness after bodily death is
\nbolstered by new initiatives in brain mapping, cryonics and other
\ntechnologies. Three authorities boldly face the challenges of mind
\nuploading.<\/p>\n
New Discoveries in Consciousness Science<\/p>\n
Bernard J. Baars<\/p>\n
…a survey of new developments regarding consciousness and coma,
\nbrain stimulation, cognitive enhancers, sleep, emotion, oscillations,
\nbrain hubs and global workspace theory<\/p>\n
Perspectives in Philosophy & the Study of Dreaming<\/p>\n
Jennifer Windt, Sascha Benjamin Fink<\/p>\n
…first person introspection meets the science of dreams and spatial
\nnavigation. Try the feelSpace belt to augment spatial orientation<\/p>\n
Neuroscience of Music, Consciousness & Therapy<\/p>\n
Alexander Graur<\/p>\n
…how does music relate to consciousness, and vice versa?
\nApplications of Music Integration Neurotherapy TM to mood, personality
\nand sleep disorders<\/p>\n
Monday\u00a0Evening,\u00a0April 21, 2014 7:00-10:00 PM<\/p>\n
The Reality Problem: Can Science Become Enlightened?<\/p>\n
Deepak Chopra<\/p>\n
…since the quantum revolution, the solid, tangible nature of reality
\nhas been undermined. Nevertheless, Western science and philosophy
\nplace the physical world as primary, with consciousness secondary. In
\nEastern traditions such as Vedanta, the situation is reversed. Which
\ncame first, consciousness or reality?<\/p>\n
Monday\u00a0Evening,\u00a0April 21, 2014 6:30 PM- 10:30 PM<\/p>\n
Brain Stimulation<\/p>\n
W.J. Tyler (and others TBA)<\/p>\n
…noninvasive brain stimulation includes transcranial magnetic,
\ndirect current and ultrasound (TMS, tDCS, TUS). Applications for
\nneurological, psychiatric, cognitive enhancement and experiential
\nentertainment will be presented. Attendees are invited to a
\npost-workshop brain stim social at a nearby venue, sponsored by
\nNeurotrek.<\/p>\n
Tuesday\u00a0Morning,\u00a0April 22, 2014 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM<\/p>\n
From Phenomenology to Consciousness and Back:<\/p>\n
Integrated Information Theory (IIT) 3.0<\/p>\n
Giulio Tononi<\/p>\n
…IIT is based on phenomenological axioms and ontological postulates
\n(information, integration, exclusion, and compositionality) in which
\nan experience is an irreducible conceptual structure, allowing
\nquantified levels of consciousness in wakefulness, sleep, anesthesia,
\nand disorders of consciousness<\/p>\n
Philosophical Theories of Consciousness<\/p>\n
Rocco Gennaro, Josh Weisberg<\/p>\n
…dualism e.g. substance dualism, property dualism, and
\nepiphenomenalism as well as nonreductive (but also nondualist) neutral
\nmonism and panpsychism will be compared with materialist identity
\ntheory, eliminative materialism, functionalism and
\nrepresentationalism.<\/p>\n
Quantum Cognition<\/p>\n
Harald Atmanspacher, Peter Bruza, Peter beim Graben,<\/p>\n
Paavo Pylkk\u00e4nen<\/p>\n
…cognition more closely follows quantum mathematical principles than
\nclassical, e.g. non-commutativity, bistable perception, choice as
\nquantum state reduction, entanglement and complementarity.
\nIrrespective of quantum biology, do quantum principles account for
\ncognition?<\/p>\n
The Healthy Human Mind, Tibetan Lamas and The Science of the Stream of
\nConsciousness<\/p>\n
Henry Vyner<\/p>\n
…22 years of research and free healthcare amongst Tibetan lamas in
\nSouth and Central Asia indicate that the egoless mind is far healthier
\nthan the egocentric mind, and generate a descriptive taxonomy of both
\nthe egocentric and egoless stream of consciousness.<\/p>\n
Expanded States Through Shamanic Wisdom<\/p>\n
Francoise Bourzat<\/p>\n
…while Western Psychology addresses dysfunction by strengthening the
\nego and addressing psycho-emotional trauma, Shamanic methods seek to
\nunlock the unlimited potential of the psyche with expanded states of
\nconsciousness based on preparation and integration<\/p>\n
Theatre, Literature and Consciousness<\/p>\n
Daniel Meyer-Dinkgr\u00e4fe, Harry Youtt<\/p>\n
…the experience of theatre and literature, encompassing both
\ncreative and receptive processes, can be better understood on the
\nbasis of consciousness studies. Conversely, subjective experience at
\nthe core of theatre and literature can provide insights in
\nfirst-person approaches.<\/p>\n
The Conference Opening Plenary Program will begin\u00a0Tuesday\u00a0afternoon,
\nApril 22 at 1:45 pm<\/p>\n
Special Experiential Workshop\/Side Trip\/Field Study<\/p>\n
Wednesday\u00a0Evening\u00a0April 23, 2014, 6:30 – 11:00 PM, Tucson Mountain
\nPark<\/p>\n
Nightwalking- Peripheral Vision for Peak Experience<\/p>\n
Nelson Zink, Petra Stoerig<\/p>\n
…utilizing only peripheral vision to navigate – nightwalking can
\nlead to peak, or optimal experience. Nightwalking pioneer Nelson Zink
\nand blindsight neuroscientist Petra Stoerig lead a special workshop in
\nthe Sonoran desert of Tucson Mountain Park. Buses leave at\u00a06:30, and
\nreturn at\u00a011:00 pm. (Note: This event is rigorous and challenging, and
\nparticipation is limited)<\/p>\n
Side Trips<\/p>\n
Thursday\u00a0afternoon,\u00a0April 24, 2014 1:00 – 6:00 PM<\/p>\n
Mt. Lemmon-Sabino Canyon, The Santa Catalina Mts., and a Nature Walk
\n1:00-6:00 pm<\/p>\n
10,000 Ft. above the desert floor, 5 climactic zones, and 30 degrees
\ncooler, lies Mt. Lemmon. Our trip up the Hitchcock Highway is like
\ntraveling from central Mexico to Alaska. Desert scrubs plants to tall
\nponderosa pines. A nature walk follows our journey up the mountain.
\nThere is a mountain top community and a few shops<\/p>\n
Desert Jeep Adventure\u00a01:00 – 5:30 pm<\/p>\n
The four wheeled open air jeep tour will lead you through some of the
\nmost beautiful and rugged desert wilderness surrounding Tucson. Your
\ndriver\/guide will share with you all of the history and narrate thru
\nthe cactus forests, canyons, washes and mountains that surround the
\ntrail.<\/p>\n
General Conference Sessions\/ Schedule links<\/p>\n
Pre-Conference Workshops<\/p>\n
9:00 am Monday April 21\u00a0through\u00a01:00 pm Tuesday, April 22.<\/p>\n
Plenary sessions<\/p>\n
1:45 pm Tuesday April 22\u00a0through 1:00 pm,\u00a0Saturday April 26.<\/p>\n
Concurrent sessions<\/p>\n
4:30 pm to 6:35 pm on April 22, 23, and 25.<\/p>\n
Poster sessions<\/p>\n
From\u00a07:00 pm – 10:00 pm\u00a0on\u00a0April 23 and 25.<\/p>\n
Side Trips<\/p>\n
During free afternoon\u00a0Thursday April 24.<\/p>\n
Conference Dinner<\/p>\n
Thursday April 24, 6:30 to 11:00 pm, Skyline Country Club.<\/p>\n
Additional social events<\/p>\n
Welcome reception<\/p>\n
April 22, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm, Arizona State Museum,<\/p>\n
University of Arizona campus<\/p>\n
Evening hospitality gatherings TBA<\/p>\n
Poetry Slam\/Zombie Bluesfest<\/p>\n
April 25, 10:00 pm to midnight<\/p>\n
‘End-of-Consciousness’ party<\/p>\n
April 26, 7:00 pm\u00a0to…xx, Gentle Bens Brewery<\/p>\n
Program Co-Chairs<\/p>\n
David Chalmers, Australian National University, New York University<\/p>\n
Stuart Hameroff, University of Arizona<\/p>\n
Conference Manager<\/p>\n
Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness Studies, Assistant
\nDirector<\/p>\n
Sponsored by<\/p>\n
The Center for Consciousness Studies, The University of Arizona Abstract Submission Deadlines<\/p>\n Final Abstracts are due no later than\u00a0December 20th\u00a0for Plenary All others by\u00a0December 31\u00a0(Notifications by\u00a0January 15)<\/p>\n General Conference Registration:<\/p>\n Early registration by\u00a0February 2)<\/p>\n Venue<\/p>\n For the first time, Toward a Science of Consciousness will be held at Marriott University Park, 880 East 2nd Street, Tucson, AZ<\/p>\n TSC Conference, Booking Link TSC Group code Marriott U Park (lowercase All Hotel reservations must correspond to a paid TSC Online Conference MARRIOTT HOTEL -TSC BOOKING LINK Press Requests<\/p>\n Abi Behar-Montefiore, Center for Consciousness Studies, tel:\u00a0520-245-5785<\/a><\/p>\n Questions\u00a0center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>\u00a0<mailto:center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>><\/p>\n Conference Website <https:\/\/www.consciousness. Subscribe to TSC Email Notices<\/p>\n Conference Links<\/p>\n Online Abstract Submissions Online Registration <https:\/\/sbs.arizona.edu\/ Workshops <http:\/\/consciousness.arizona. Conference Website <https:\/\/www.consciousness. Questions:\u00a0center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>\u00a0<mailto:center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>><\/p>\n Subscribe to TSC Email Notices – see Website Marriott University Park TSC Conference Booking Link
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\nConsideration<\/p>\n
\nthe Marriott University Park Hotel, steps from the Main Gate of the
\nbeautiful campus of the University of Arizona, near shops, restaurants
\nand pubs on University Boulevard. A special conference hotel rate of
\n$109 has been arranged and this rate is extended for 2-3 days pre\/post
\nconference start\/finish dates. See Links below.<\/p>\n
\nonly): tsctsca<\/p>\n
\nRegistration.<\/p>\n
\n<http:\/\/www.marriott.com\/
\ncenter@u.arizona.edu<\/a>\u00a0<mailto:center@u.arizona.edu<\/a>><\/p>\n
\n<https:\/\/sbs.arizona.edu\/
\n<http:\/\/www.consciousness.
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