In the theater of consciousness : the workspace of the mind

Preface Prologue: The Metaphor 1. Treating Consciousness as a Variable 2. The Theater Stage Has Unlimited Capacity But Creates Vast Access 3. On Stage: Sensations, Images, and Ideas 4. The Spotlight: Attention, Absorption, and the Construction of Reality 5. Behind the Scenes: Contexts, Intentions, and Expectations 6. Volition: Conscious Control of Action 7. The Direction: Self as the Unifying Context of Consciousness 8. What Is It Good For? The Functions of Consciousness 9. Epilogue: A Tiny Bit of Philosophy Appendix: Make Your Own Theory - The Basic Evidence