On the speed of conscious perception: how soon is now?

Behavioral and Brain Sciences 2026 Open access

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Authors: William Turner, Hinze Hogendoorn, Laura Gwilliams
DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x25103051
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Abstract

Fleming and Michel propose that conscious perception is "slow", with a delay of 350-450ms. But this claim is premature. Here, we will show that the speed of conscious perception remains unresolved. Examining evidence from vision and language research, we will explore how this fundamental question may ultimately be answered to test the validity of this foundational claim.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cognitive Science and Education Research

Publication details

Journal / source
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Publisher
Cambridge University Press (CUP)
Volume
49
Pages
e195–e195
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN