Vertical Growth of Intelligence versus Horizontal Growth of Consciousness

Pereira, Contzen (2015) Vertical Growth of Intelligence versus Horizontal Growth of Consciousness. Journal of Consciousness Exploration & Research|, 6 (7). pp. 399-404. ISSN ISSN: 2153-8212

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Abstract

In this paper I explore consciousness and intelligence in the setting of conventional neuroscience and cognitive science. To be conscious is to be aware but awareness is not always intelligence. Intelligence is task driven, and comes at a later stage in development than consciousness. Consciousness and intelligence are sometimes interdependent on each other, but have always been known as separate entities; an attempt to associate them, results in a lot of debate. This paper hypothesises the growth of consciousness to be horizontal, while the growth of intelligence to be vertical during the progression of development. The horizontal growth of consciousness is completely dependent on cell division and cell differentiation, while the vertical growth of intelligence depends on the horizontal growth of consciousness and enhancement of neural systems. Consciousness is computed within the microtubular network of a single cell, which amplifies with multicellularity, while intelligence is related to the nervous system which matures with complexity.

Item Type:Article
Subjects:Q Science > Q Science (General)
B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General)
ID Code:286
Deposited By: Dr Contzen Pereira
Deposited On:18 Sep 2015 12:03
Last Modified:06 Feb 2021 14:41

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