New book from Oaklea Connects the AI Consciousness Debate to the “central mystery of mind” & cites evidence consciousness may be a fundamental aspect of reality This is not a rejection of science.
The phenomenon of inattentional blindness seems to show you can see without the information crossing into your consciousness.
The biofield, mediated by light known as biophotons, could be the missing piece of the consciousness puzzle.
The entire universe may have an internal mind—or the whole idea of consciousness could be a sham. Here’s why scientists still ...
Under the influence of psychedelics, many report that plants seem to be alive. Is it wrong to assume we’re the only sentient beings?
After recently writing about Singularity in this column, I felt it was time to address the elephant in the room – the difference between Artificial Intelligence and Human Consciousness in the Age of ...
A team in Germany has shown that mouse brain tissue can regain measurable signs of activity after being preserved in a ...
Michael Pollan explores theories of consciousness in animals, plants and machines, examining the “hard problem” of subjective experience in his new book “A World Appears”.
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The Mind-Body Question

Are we all material—tissues and veins—or is there some nonmaterial substance, some essence, that transcends the corporeal form?
The big thinkers at Aperture explore how quantum mechanics might shape consciousness.
A police and crime commissioner launches the campaign around the dangers of choking during sex.
The sixth day of Navratri brings the fierce yet compassionate Maa Katyayani, the goddess of courage, focus, and spiritual ...