New research suggests that consciousness originates in the subcortex, and is polished by the cortex and cerebellum.
People have long pondered what consciousness actually is. Consciousness seems very different from other biological functions—like some sort of nonmaterial essence within our heads. Thoughts and ...
The measurement problem in quantum mechanics looks at how an experimental outcome changes, simply by observing it.
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Consciousness Isn’t Just in Your Head—It May Be Altering Reality Itself, Scientists Say
Ever since we published our very first issue 123 years ago—yes, we’re old—Popular Mechanics has endeavored to help you understand all kinds of technological marvels, from the tools in your shed, to ...
New research suggests that the most ancient evolutionary parts of the brain could be contributing to consciousness.
The brain is a physical organ—that much is clear to everyone. But how do we understand the mind and consciousness—what is it and how did it evolve? Source: Thinkstock Do you think of yourself as ...
More than half a billion people around the world have downloaded artificial-intelligence chatbot companion apps such as Xiaoice and Replika. These virtual confidantes can provide empathy, support and, ...
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