About the Wave Hypothesis
Robert Worden (whose work is collected at bayeslanguage.org) develops a Projective Wave Theory of Consciousness and a Brain Wave Hypothesis — proposals about how wave-based mechanisms might underlie cognition and conscious experience, with connections to Bayesian model-based cognition and language. During 2024 he presented a series of livestreams at the Institute setting out the theory, its assessment, and how it might be tested. This page collects the papers and recordings so the proposals can be examined, discussed, and critiqued; the ideas are Worden's, and the Institute's role is to host the presentations and invite commentary.
GuestStream #082 series
The seven-part GuestStream #082 series recorded at the Institute presents the theory alongside related topics in Bayesian cognition, spatial cognition, language, and consciousness. The session on the Projective Wave Theory of Consciousness (#082.3) features David Rudrauf, Kenneth Williford, and Karl Friston.
Commentary
The author actively invites commentary on the Wave Hypothesis; submitted comments may, with permission, be posted publicly on the author's commentary page at bayeslanguage.org. Karl Friston writes: "It would be very useful to see other people's take on this proposal for mortal computation in the brain." Contributing a considered response is one of the most useful ways to engage with this thread.
Full materials
Further materials for the Wave Hypothesis are maintained on the wave-hypothesis hub and are being migrated onto this site. The papers above on arXiv and the recorded GuestStream sessions are the primary public record.