Neuronal World: Illusionistic Explanation of the Empirical Reality

Abstract

The neurophilosophical concept of the neuronal world posits that brain activity (rhythms) creates a sophisticated virtual reality. According to the neuronal world model (NWM), virtual reality is a continuous construct of the brain, meticulously crafted through the electromagnetic synchronisation of neurons. The brain orchestrates the empirical world through a dynamic interplay of sensory inputs and neuronal states, with brain rhythms at the core of this process. Central to the model are its intricate components, including the self-model, which integrates various mentalisation modules to conjure the compelling illusion of subjectivity. Essential neuronal rhythms, particularly gamma and alpha oscillations, play crucial roles in sensory integration and cognitive stability, weaving the complex tapestry of perceptual experiences. High-frequency gamma rhythms dominate the empirical world, constructing detailed sensory experiences, while alpha and beta rhythms integrate sensory data with memory and imagination, fostering sophisticated cognitive functions. The neuronal activity results in a non-cohesive and fundamentally illusory representation of reality. By illuminating these mechanisms, the neuronal world model challenges conventional notions of consciousness, proposing a paradigm shift that views reality as an elaborate illusion crafted by neuronal processes. This perspective questions the very existence of consciousness as traditionally understood, advocating for a more accurate conception based on the neuronal world. Thus, it reshapes entrenched and simplistic approaches to studying consciousness, highlighting the need to rethink understanding reality. The aim of this article is to describe how the brain simulates virtual reality from the perspective of the neuronal world model, revealing the mechanisms underlying this neurosimulation.