Michael Pollan tells Scientific American why the science of consciousness may ultimately be too subject to our own conscious ...

In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and ...

It sounds like an oxymoron, but we could find the origin of consciousness in our brains using the brains of those who are unconscious.

All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden ...

"I'm writing because your work addresses questions I actually face, not just as an academic matter." The post Philosopher ...

Michael Pollan's view of consciousness hygiene is criticized for reinforcing alienation and failing to address the underlying ...

A scientist wants to drug a piece of space rock to see if the universe has a mind of its own. Really.

In grammar, we learn about the past, present, and future tenses from an early age. This shapes our understanding of time as a one-way arrow. Eggs break, but don’t un-break; we grow older, but never ...

If artificial consciousness never emerges, safeguards will look cautious but harmless. If it does, safeguards may be the ...

The science writer delves into the vast subject of consciousness in his new book A World Appears – and draws some surprising conclusions, finds Grace Wade ...

The writer discusses a few of the works that influenced his new book, “A World Appears.” ...

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the author of eight books, most recently “Livewired.” ...