TSC 2017 SHANGHAI<\/p>\n
‘The Science of Consciousness’
\nJune 6-9, 2017
\nDisneyland Shanghai Resort, Shanghai, China
\nSponsored by Crystal Globe Conscious Enterprises, Shanghai, China
\nand The Center for Consciousness Studies, The University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
\n‘The Science of Consciousness’ (‘TSC’) is the world’s largest and longest-running interdisciplinary conference on all aspects of the nature of conscious awareness, feelings and existence. These include how the brain produces consciousness, how consciousness can causally affect brain processes, the best empirical theories, do we have free will, evolution of life and consciousness, the origins of moral and aesthetic values, how to improve mental, physical and cognitive function, and whether consciousness can persist after bodily death, e.g. through ‘uploading’ to machines, or via mental processes tied to the structure of reality. These and other relevant questions are approached through many disciplines in science, philosophy, business, the arts and contemplative practices.
\nTSC began in 1994 at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona, and returns to Tucson in even-numbered years, alternating with TSC conferences around the globe (Italy, Denmark, Japan, Hungary, Hong Kong, Sweden, Czech Republic, India and, most recently, Helsinki, Finland in 2015). Now, co-sponsored by the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona, and Crystal Globe, Shanghai, China, the 23rd annual TSC will be held at the new Shanghai Disneyland Resort, June 6-9, 2017, emphasizing modern concepts in the light of ancient traditions.
\nFor example, many see the brain as a computer, with consciousness emerging from complex computation among brain neurons, or from as-yet-unknown circuits or features of biological matter and energy. This approach motivates ‘brain mapping’, artificial intelligence (‘AI’) and efforts to ‘upload’ human minds into conscious machines. On the other hand, some see consciousness as a fundamental property of the universe, akin to mass, spin or charge, rather than emerging from them. These approaches include panpsychism, dualism, idealism, Eastern philosophy, Whitehead, quantum physics and cosmology.
\nThe conference will consist of Plenary talk sessions, Concurrent talk sessions, Posters, Technology and Art Exhibits, Social Events, Entertainment, Pre-conference Workshops and Satellite Excursions. Abstract submissions are invited for consideration for Plenary and Concurrent Talks, Posters and Exhibits. Abstract submissions will open November 3, and authors will be notified by January 10, 2017. Guidance and assistance will be offered to registrants for Chinese Visas (required), travel and sightseeing.
\nSee http:\/\/www.consciousness.arizona.edu for Information, registration and abstract submission<\/p>\n
Session Themes for TSC Shanghai 2017
\nLanguage and consciousness
\nBrain disorders and the conscious mind
\nTransformative technologies\/Noninvasive brain stimulation
\nBrain mapping, mind uploading and conscious machines
\nBrain biology and evolution
\nChinese Medicine and Eastern philosophy
\nFractal-like hierarchies in brain and mind
\nCosmology and fundamental physics
\nPerception and reality
\nMemristors in the brain?
\nTranspersonal psychology
\nQuantum cognition and social interaction
\nMusic and consciousness
\nNeuroeconomics, empathy and ‘the greater good’
\nDavid Bohm centennial<\/p>\n
Plenary Speakers for TSC Shanghai 2017
\nJohn J.B. Allen, University of Arizona
\nMarom Bikson, City College of the City University of New York
\nJerome Busemeyer, Indiana University
\nDavid Chalmers, New York University
\nJean-Pierre Changeux, College de France Institut Pasteur
\nElaine Chew, Queen Mary University of London
\nNoam Chomsky, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (remote by video)
\nDeepak Chopra, Chopra Center, University of California, San Diego
\nLeon Chua, University of California, Berkeley
\nJaipai Dai, Wuhan University
\nBruce Damer, DigitalSpace
\nNai Ding, Zhejiang University
\nEvalina Fedorenko, Harvard Medical School
\nTed Gibson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
\nBen Goetzel, OpenCog, Hong Kong
\nStuart Hameroff, University of Arizona
\nLi Hengwei, Zhejiang University
\nAllan Houng, IPMC, National Yang Ming, Taipei City
\nNicholas Humphrey, London School of Economics; Darwin College, Cambridge
\nMeijuan Lu, Indiana University
\nGeorg Northoff, University of Ottawa
\nTang Xiaowei, Zhejiang University<\/p>\n
Pre-Conference Workshops (June 5, 2017) Conference website Link<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDEI East-West Forum
\nQuantum Biology
\nTransformative Technology and Brain Stimulation
\nConsciousness in Business and the ‘Greater Good’
\nTranspersonal Psychology
\nMusic and Consciousness
\nChinese Medicine
\nOthers to be announced
\nMusical Entertainment
\nCuijunzhi
\nWu Na
\nElaine Chew
\nDorian Electra and the Electrodes
\nLinks
\nCall for Abstracts \/ Abstract Submission\/Registration Link<\/a><\/p>\n