CFP: The Science of Consciousness – TSC 2019 – Studio for Transdisciplinary Arts Research

Call for Abstracts

The Science of Consciousness – TSC 2019
Interlaken Switzerland
June 25-28, 2019
https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/

Abstract and Registration Systems Open November 5, 2018

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/abstract-submission/

Registration and hotel reservations via Interlaken Congress

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/abstract-submission/

The Science of Consciousness (TSC) 2019 is the 26th annual international interdisciplinary conference on fundamental questions and cutting-edge issues connected with conscious experience.

TSC is the largest and longest-running interdisciplinary conference emphasizing conceptual, empirical, cultural and even artistic approaches to the study of consciousness. Key areas include the philosophy of mind, cognitive science, neuroscience, anthropology, biology, physics, computer science and mathematics. Held annually since 1994, the TSC conferences alternate yearly between Tucson, Arizona and various locations around the world.

TSC conferences continue to bring together various perspectives, orientations, and methodologies within the study of consciousness. These include not only academic subjects within the sciences and humanities, but also contemplative and experiential traditions, culture and the arts. TSC aims to integrate viewpoints and bridge gaps, appreciates constructive controversy, and pursues the spirit of genuine dialogue. The format of the conference includes plenary sessions, in-depth workshops, concurrent sessions, poster sessions and social events.

Program Outline

2019 TSC Conference program – updating

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/program/

Themes

TSC19 will include themes such as:

connectomics
placebo research
first-person experience
anesthetics
psychedelics
plant cognition
quantum biology
phantom limbs
dual-aspect monism
bistable perception
insight
religious studies
language
embodiment
time consciousness
critical neuroscience
micro-phenomenology

and more

Confirmed Speakers to date:

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/program/

Harald Atmanspacher (Collegium Helveticum Zurich)
David Chalmers (New York University)
Thomas Filk (University of Freiburg)
Christopher Fuchs (University of Massachusetts at Boston)
Monica Gagliano (University of Western Australia at Perth)
Kathryn Hall (Harvard University)
Stuart Hameroff (University of Arizona at Tucson)
Nicholas Humphrey (Cambridge University)
Eva Jablonka (Tel Aviv University)
Jeffrey Kripal (Rice University Houston)
Tanya Luhrmann (Stanford University)
Chauncey Maher (Dickinson College, Carlisle)
George Mashour (University of Michigan Medical School)
Martine Nida-Rumelin (University of Fribourg)
Katrin Preller (University of Zurich)
Felix Scholkmann (University of Zurich)
William Seager (University of Toronto)
Marc Solms (University of Cape Town)
Olaf Sporns (Indiana University Bloomington)
Eors Szathmary (Ecological Research Ctr. Tihany, Parmenides Ctr. Pullach)

Confirmed In-Depth Workshops include:

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/program/

Psychedelics – organized by Selen Atasoy, Oxford University
Biological Mentality – organized by Kenneth Augustyn, Michigan Tech
Language and Consciousness – organized by Tom Bever, University of Arizona at Tucson
Bodily Consciousness – organized by Peter Brugger, University of Zurich
Time – organized by Anne Giersch, University of Strasbourg
Panpsychism and Dual Aspect Monism – organized by Philip Goff, Durham University
Critical Neuroscience – organized by Peter beim Graben, University of Cottbus
Anticipatory Consciousness – organized by Scott Jordan, Illinois State University at Normal
Bistable Perception – organized by Jurgen Kornmeier, University of Freiburg
Microphenomenology – organized by Donata Schoeller, University of Koblenz
Mind-Body Reciprocity – organized by Wolfgang Tschacher, University of Bern
Quantum Biology – organized by Jack Tuszynski, Politechnico di Torino
Integrated East-West Forum – organized by Vishal Sahni, Dayalbagh Educational Institute Agra, http://www.consciousness.arizona.edu/documents/TSC2019EastWestForum.pdf

Important Dates 2018

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/important-dates-1/

05 November 2018 – registration, hotel reservation system, and abstract submission opens

Important Dates 2019

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/important-dates-1/

11 January 2019 – deadline for abstract submission & early registration
01 February 2019 – author notification
20 April 2019 – hotel reservation system closes
10 May 2019 – pre-conference registration closes
25-28 June 2019 – The Science of Consciousness, Congress Center Interlaken

Venue

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/venue/

Interlaken Congress Center, Kursaal Interlaken, Switzerland

The Science of Consciousness 2019 will be held at the Congress Center Interlaken, a small town with great reputation in the center of Switzerland. Interlaken is located between lakes and mountains, close to the famous “Top of Europe” at Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest train station at more than 10’000 feet above sea level.

Hotels

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/abstract-submission/

Blocks at a variety of hotels near the Congress Centre Interlaken

can be booked together with the conference registration through

Conference Website

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/

Organizers

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/trailer/

Harald Atmanspacher (Collegium Helveticum Zurich)

Stuart Hameroff (Center for Consciousness Studies, University of Arizona)

https://www.tsc2019-interlaken.ch/trailer/

Local Organizing Committee