The nature of consciousness has long intrigued philosophers, scientists, and the general public alike. It raises profound ...

A different take. We still do not know what makes the difference between being alive and having consciousness. In humans, the definition of consciousness is vague and speculative.For example, the ...

There may be other forms of consciousness we cannot understand. Nonhuman animals’ precise relationship to human consciousness doesn’t make them less important. A different take. We still do not know ...

Nonhuman animals’ precise relationship to human consciousness doesn’t make them less important. A different take We still do not know what makes the difference between being alive and having ...

Philosophers, including Jeremy Bentham, and scientists, notably Charles Darwin, have considered questions linked to animal ...

We can't just take the "correct" theory of human consciousness and then use it to decide which animals are conscious, because no one knows what the correct theory of human consciousness is.

Humans have had relationships with their pets for thousands of years, talking to them, coddling them, and imbuing them with human attributes. But are these animals “thinking,” and do nonhuman ...

Pinpointing Consciousness in Animal Brain Using Mouse 'Brain Map' July 29, 2022 — Science may be one step closer to understanding where consciousness resides in the brain.

While we may enjoy the company of companion animals or a fleeting encounter with wildlife, many people believe humans have a superior consciousness ...

A different take. We still do not know what makes the difference between being alive and having consciousness. In humans, the definition of consciousness is vague and speculative.For example, the ...

While we may enjoy the company of companion animals or a fleeting encounter with wildlife, many people believe humans have a superior consciousness of the world we live in. Every now and then, though, ...