Dynamic functional connectivity and brain metastability during altered states of consciousness

Federico Cavanna, Martina G. Vilas, Matías Palmucci, Enzo Tagliazucchi

Abstract: Highlights•Contemporary theories of consciousness are introduced and discussed.•The relationship between these theories and brain metastability is discussed.•Dynamic connectivity studies addressing theoretical predictions are reviewed.•Perturbative methods to assess the repertoire of brain states are reviewed.