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M. Karyotaki, “Consciousness through the scope of the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness'', in Society Consciousness Computers, vol. 7, pp. 90, March 2021, ISSN 2359-7321.

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The current work introduces a new perspective of consciousness through the scope of cognitive science and particularly, through the scope of the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness. Our model conceives consciousness as a set of top-level metacognitive skills as well as a state of mind. This model places special emphasis on the expression of consciousness in our personal, professional and social behaviors, for reaching the most difficult and complex mental state, selfconsciousness. In this paper, we describe the meaning of giftedness, its relation to consciousness and how to implement conscious awareness in our everyday life.
Consciousness through the scope of the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness
Maria Karyotaki, PhD student, karyotakimaria@gmail.com
Institute of Informatics and Telecommunications, National Center for
Scientific Research “Demokritos”, Athens, Greece
Abstract
Purpose: The current work introduces a new perspective of consciousness through
the scope of cognitive science and particularly, through the scope of the 9-Layered
Model of Giftedness. Our model conceives consciousness as a set of top-level
metacognitive skills as well as a state of mind. This model places special emphasis on
the expression of consciousness in our personal, professional and social behaviors, for
reaching the most difficult and complex mental state, self-consciousness. In this
paper, we describe the meaning of giftedness, its relation to consciousness and how to
implement conscious awareness in our everyday life.
Design/methodology/approach: We proceed with an in-depth analysis of the term
consciousness from the scope of brain sciences. We also set the ground for an
alternative approach of consciousness as a means of personal and social development.
In addition, we present an overview of the multifaceted activities towards
development and deployment of consciousness in several scientific fields, such as
brain sciences, education, consumer behavior and nutrition.
Findings: Consciousness is congruent with our mental capacity as well as our beliefs
about ourselves, other people and the world, in general. Consciousness can make a
person successful, happy and healthy, while creating a sustainable and prosperous
society. Therefore, self-consciousness can make a person reach giftedness, according
to the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness.
Research limitations/implications: This paper introduces an innovative theory about
consciousness and its relation to giftedness, which remains to be implemented over
several scientific fields.
Practical implications: In this paper, we argue that consciousness consists of our
cognitive and metacognitive skills that construct our mental capacity and influence
both our mental health as well as our behavior. Conscious people are characterized by
their ability to construct new knowledge in order first, to improve themselves and
second, to improve the system around them. We consider self-conscious people to be
gifted because they have gained the knowledge, the skills and the values to perceive
personal and social prosperity as inherently concurrent systems.Therefore, we present
the whole landscape of consciousness, its neuropsychological background as well as
its contribution to the improvement of human nature and human society, all of which
delineate the 9-Layered Model of Giftedness.
Originality/value: This paper has an interdisciplinary approach towards
consciousness with the final aim to shed light on the meaning of self-consciousness.
Consciousness can lead to our personal improvement as well as to sustainable social
and environmental systems. Especially self-knowledge and self-awareness are
concomitant with giftedness, which means improving yourself and paying attention to
what you can do for others. We also present a new perspective of “giftedness” in
terms of its dynamic and personalized content.
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