Does consciousness define us, or is it something more complex?
In short: Following his lecture on human identity, science writer Dr Adam Rutherford addresses audience inquiries regarding the origins of religion and the fundamental role of consciousness in the human experience.
In this session filmed at the Royal Institution on 12 September 2018, Dr Adam Rutherford explores the biological and philosophical boundaries of humanity. The discussion moves from the mechanics of genetics to broader existential questions, such as how religion developed and where consciousness fits into our evolutionary story.
Rutherford, a genetics expert from University College London who has contributed to award-winning BBC programming, brings a scientific lens to these deep inquiries.
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