To understand the nature of consciousness, it is necessary to forego the notion that we are either conscious or unconscious. Some consciousness "stuff" does not suddenly get added to our other brain ...

A pair of recent studies examined why sophisticated levels of consciousness evolved in some animals, but not in others. In the first study, philosophers outlined the ALARM theory that shows how three ...

Ever wonder why some people are effective in their work while others aren’t? The answer may be found in their consciousness. But it’s about being aware, not just awake. The Unconscious Incompetent ...

Michio Kaku talks about what consciousness is and better ways to measure intelligence that might be more predictive of success in life. Professor Kaku also considers mankind’s place in the multiverse.

'Covert consciousness' is a state in which consciousness is present without the capacity for behavioural response, and it can occur in patients with intraoperative awareness or unresponsive ...

Researchers often study nonhuman abilities by assuming their subjects form representations about perceived stimuli and then process such information; why then would consciousness be required, and, if ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: A pair of recent studies examined why sophisticated levels of consciousness evolved in some animals, but not in others. In the first study, ...