Consciousness and the social brain

1. The theory

The magic trick

Introducing the theory

Awareness as information

Being aware versus knowing that you are aware

The attention schema

Illusions and myths

Social attention

How do I distinguish my awareness from yours?

Some useful complexities

2. Comparison to previous theories and results

Social theories of consciousness

Consciousness as integrated information

Neural correlates of consciousness

Awareness and the machinery for social perception

The neglect syndrome

Multiple interlocking functions of the brain area TPJ

Simulating other minds

Some spiritual matters

Explaining the magic trick.