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Can we measure consciousness?

Many Minds

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Exploring Consciousness and Sentience

This chapter navigates the intricate concepts of consciousness, sentience, and awareness, particularly focusing on animal sentience and brain organoids. It discusses the philosophical and ethical implications of synthetic consciousness emerging from brain organoid technology, as well as the contentious debates concerning the onset of consciousness in infants. Additionally, the chapter examines fascinating insights from split-brain patients, revealing the complexities of how consciousness may or may not be localized within the brain's hemispheres.

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