#608 - Paul Bloom - How Does The Human Mind Work?
Modern Wisdom
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The Puzzle of Consciousness - Exploring the Brain-Mind Connection
The reason why humans are conscious as opposed to zombies is not yet known./nThe brain's role in giving rise to consciousness is still a mystery even with the best science available./nConsciousness features prominently in attention, perception, love, hate, and other emotions but how it arises from the brain is still inexplicable./nOne potential explanation for consciousness is that it is a byproduct of humans having a complex theory of mind and predicting the thoughts of others.
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