A New Explanation for Consciousness Interview with Andrew Budson, MD.

The Chikly Health Institute (CHI)
www.ChiklyInstitute.com
Andrew Budson, MD
Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine.
Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School.
Associate Director & Education Core Leader, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Center. Chief, Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology and Associate Chief of Staff for Education, VA Boston Healthcare System.
We will discuss his article: Budson A, Richman K, Kensinger E, Consciousness as a Memory System. Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. October 3, 2022.
Some of his books:
- Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory: What's Normal, What's Not and What To Do About It.
- Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Practical Guide For Clinicians 3rd Edition.
- Why We Forget and How To Remember Better: The Science Behind Memory.
- Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families.
Interview Host: Bruno Chikly, MD, DO, LMT
Cover image: By Fg, contact:[e-mail] - Original image donated by Frank Gaillard Designs. First uploaded to the English Wikipedia as Hippocampus_(brain).jpg., CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikime...

[@anupmm]

I am really amazed by the theory and the work that you have done @Andrew! You have a new fan. Thanks for the wonderful interview @Bruno.

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Awesome!

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Here is what Budson does not explain:
Interaction with the Subconscious
Both System 1 and System 2 interact with the subconscious, albeit in different ways. System 1 heavily relies on the subconscious, drawing from stored memories, experiences, and learned patterns to make quick, intuitive decisions without conscious effort. This subconscious processing allows for rapid responses to familiar situations and the ability to recognize patterns and emotions almost instantaneously. On the other hand, while System 2 is primarily engaged in conscious, deliberate thought, it also taps into the subconscious for information and insights that support its analytical processes. For instance, when solving a complex problem, System 2 might subconsciously retrieve relevant information and past experiences to inform its reasoning. Thus, the subconscious plays a crucial role in both systems, underpinning the fast, automatic responses of System 1 and the more deliberate, reflective processes of System 2.