
Ep34 "What is intelligence?"
Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
The Mystery of Consciousness in Neuroscience
The central unsolved question in neuroscience is how does signaling in a network of cells translate into feelings? This mystery is encapsulated in the hard problem of consciousness, which questions how computers could experience sensation, perceive color, or appreciate beauty. These fundamental queries remain unanswered, suggesting that there may be unidentified problems beyond our current comprehension. Despite human advancements, ignorance surpasses knowledge in the exploration of consciousness.
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