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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Unraveling Consciousness

This chapter explores the evolution of consciousness, from its historical stigma in science to contemporary empirical studies seeking its neuronal correlates. It raises philosophical inquiries about the consciousness of various beings, distinguishes between consciousness and awareness, and examines the complex relationship between brain function and experiential awareness.

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