This document is an academic paper by Joscha Bach discussing the hard problem of consciousness and how it can be addressed through computational models of cognition. It explores various philosophical positions on consciousness, including physicalism, dualism, and idealism, and suggests that consciousness is a virtual experience generated by the brain. The paper also introduces the concept of the Cortical Conductor as part of a cognitive architecture for understanding perception and attention.
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