SCIENCE: What is Consciousness?
Humans once assumed our planet was the physical center of the solar system, so it’s no surprise that we also think highly of consciousness, the apparently unique quality that allows … Read more
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Scientists Discover “Engine of Consciousness” – In Monkeys
A team of researchers has found an “engine of consciousness” in the brain — a region where, in monkeys at least, even a little jump start will make them wake … Read more
What If Consciousness Pervaded the Universe?
One of science’s most challenging problems is a question that can be stated easily: Where does consciousness come from? In his new book Galileo’s Error: Foundations for a New Science … Read more
SCIENCE: Ancient Virus May Be Responsible for Human Consciousness
You’ve got an ancient virus in your brain. In fact, you’ve got an ancient virus at the very root of your conscious thought. According to two papers published in the … Read more
Could You Transfer Your Consciousness to Another Body?
With the topic of mind uploading appearing in recent films such as Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Avatar, CHAPPiE and the upcoming Selfless starring Ben Kingsley and Ryan Reynolds, the … Read more