The brain is a physical organ—that much is clear to everyone. But how do we understand the mind and consciousness—what is it and how did it evolve? Source: Thinkstock Do you think of yourself as ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: For nearly 40 years, scientists have debated whether some aspects of consciousness are non-computational, and therefore, quantum in nature. While ...

Evolution often examines animals on an individualistic level, but more modern ideas explore how evolution can impact genetics and cultures and societies. A new paper from two U.K. neuropsychologists ...

Here is recorded version of this blog, if you prefer to listen to it: Common Brushtail Possum Source: Public Domain It is 3 a.m., and I am awake in Australia, my body stubbornly refusing to adjust to ...

The bird pauses before deciding whether or not to land beside food, looking around carefully before making its decision. While this takes only one second, it means far more than just instinct taking ...

Let us talk about spiritual evolution.I would like to introduce a passage from "The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita."When ...

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Investigating whether AI is conscious could shed light on some of the most fundamental aspects of consciousness itself.