The most familiar thing in the world remains science's greatest mystery
In short: Despite its intimacy, consciousness eludes scientific definition. This interview explores why we struggle to pinpoint where awareness begins and examines the core assumptions that currently shape our understanding of the mind.
Annaka Harris investigates the fundamental hurdles in consciousness research, specifically challenging the common belief that complex brains are a prerequisite for awareness. She also scrutinizes the prevailing intuition that internal thought is what primarily drives human behavior.
By examining these underlying assumptions, Harris highlights why science has yet to determine what consciousness is or why it exists at all.
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