Overview
Transcript from livestream on July 25, 2023 at the Active Inference Institute. YouTube watch link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUXfgzKHV1c Repository with updated transcripts and accessory files: https://github.com/ActiveInferenceInstitute/ActiveInferenceJournal/tree/main/GuestStream/GuestStream_049 Information on the Institute: https://www.activeinference.org/
ConsciousnessScienceCommunication
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Findings and contributions
- Peters states that the results unveiled at the 2023 public event challenged both Global Neuronal Workspace and Integrated Information Theory, contrary to how the press framed them.
- Peters argues that missing nuance in news coverage changed the meaning of what was presented.
- Peters argues that such journalism damages the field's legitimacy with peers, funders and publication venues.
- Bradford advises readers that press articles making sensational claims, such as finding the root of consciousness, are probably not true.
- Bradford recommends researchers be clear about what level of 'consciousness' they mean when presenting work or talking to journalists.
Methods
- Timestamped transcript of a July 26, 2023 Active Inference Institute livestream — Records a ~10-minute talk by Megan Peters followed by a three-way discussion with Nora Bradford and Daniel Friedman.
- Peters' case examples of media coverage of consciousness science — Peters walks through quoted headlines and passages from news coverage (e.g. Nature, Science, The Economist) and critiques each.
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Peters, Megan A. K.; Bradford, Nora; Friedman, Daniel. 2023. Transcript of Active Inference GuestStream 049.1: "Clickbait, consciousness science, and responsible journalism". Zenodo. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.8228934. URL: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8228934.
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