The paper critically examines some theses from A.V. Smirnov’s monograph ‘The Logic of Meaning as a Philosophy Consciousness: An Invitation to Reflection’. In particular, the statement about inability cognitive sciences exhaustively explain conscious­ness because its de-subjectivation within their framework. It is shown that are generally able cope with intellectual and controlling aspects con­s...

Although the interaction between vision and touch is of crucial importance for perceptual and bodily self-consciousness, only little is known regarding the link between conscious access and tactile processing. Here, we tested whether the numerical encoding of tactile stimuli depends on conscious discrimination. On each trial, participants received between zero and three taps at low, medium, or ...

s our ability to access the abundance of clinical data grows, it is imperative that methods to organize and to visualize this information be in place so as not to overwhelm users: increasingly, users are faced with information overload. Moreover, the manner of presentation is fundamental to how such information is interpreted, and can be the turning point in uncovering new insights and knowledg...

In previous papers (Rowell & Horn, 1967; Horn & Rowell, 1968) the behaviour of certain neurones in the tritocerebrum of the desert locust have been described. Among other characteristics, these cells respond briskly to the movement of small dark objects in the visual field of the contralateral eye, irrespective of the movement of the animal itself. If a given movement is repeated, the response ...

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia affecting the growing aging population today, with prevalence expected to rise over the next 35 years. Clinically, patients exhibit a progressive decline in cognition, memory, and social functioning due to deposition of amyloid β (Aβ) protein and intracellular hyperphosphorylated tau protein. These pathological hallmarks of AD are mea...

The creative process can be described as a continuous feedback loop between the material and an artist’s decision making process. A skill can be described as knowledge of a material that allows making more informed decisions and more controlled interactions. As the artist attains a deeper knowledge of a material, the cognitive process involved in creation diverges from technical considerations ...

Consumer behaviour in 2016 shows that (r)etailers need online/offline integration to better serve their clients. An important distinguishing feature of the physical shop is how it can offer consumers a shopping experience. This study uses two experiments to research the extent a fashion store's shopping experience can be presented to consumers via visual material (a regular photo, a 360-degree ...