The Intricacies of Neurosurgery and Consciousness

This chapter explores the capabilities and limitations of neurosurgery, focusing on the delicate balance surgeons maintain while treating brain conditions. It delves into the evolution of surgical techniques, particularly awake brain surgery, and its implications on understanding consciousness. The discussion further contemplates futuristic concepts of brain preservation and the philosophical questions surrounding identity and the nature of human existence.

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