Toward A Science of ConsciousnessTucson, AZ
April 12-17, 2008
Jaynes-Related Conference TalksThere will be several talks given by Julian Jaynes Society members during the conference:
Robert J. Sawyer - "Consciousness in Science Fiction"
Science fiction writer Robert Sawyer will be one of the keynote speakers. Mr. Sawyer incorporates Jaynes's ideas into two of his novels:
Mindscan and
WWW: Wake.
Sat., April 17, 11:00am
Brian J. McVeigh - "The Unconscious in History: Why Did It Appear When It Did?"
Dept. of East Asian Studies, University of Arizona
Evolution of Consciousness Session, Fri., April 16, 4:30-6:30pm
Carole Brooks Platt - "Voices from the Other Side: Neuroscience, Attachment Theory and the Creative Self"
Evolution of Consciousness Session, Fri., April 16, 4:30-6:30pm
Gary Williams - "What is It Like to Be Unconscious?"
Dept. of Philosophy, Louisiana State University
(Poster Session)
For information on registration and accommodations see:
http://www.consciousness.arizona.edu/