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Why the 21st century could bring a new “consciousness winter”

A conversation with neuroscientist Erik Hoel about the future of consciousness research.

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What counts as consciousness?

Neuroscientist Christof Koch on human minds, AI, and bacteria.

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Neuroscientist loses a 25-year bet on consciousness — to a philosopher

Will we ever unravel the mystery of consciousness? Two academics made a 25-year bet on it. The scientist lost.

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