Consciousness Uncovered

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Tomas Chapa

In Memoriam: Daniel Dennett (1942-2024)

In Memoriam: Daniel Dennett (1942-2024)

Who: Daniel Dennett was an important philosopher in the consciousness renaissance starting in the early 1990s, when studying consciousness was largely dismissed by academia. Although his body of work is much broader, I will touch mostly on his contributions to consciousness studies. Why it matters: Dennett argued that consciousness is

Separating Consciousness as Fundamental from Panpsychism

Separating Consciousness as Fundamental from Panpsychism

In 2014, David Chalmers, one of the most famous philosophers studying consciousness, delivered a TED Talk that has since amassed millions of views. His succinct phrases are frequently quoted. However, one little section has not gotten much attention, which I think is the most important for consciousness studies: David Chalmers

Challenges to Mind Transfer

Challenges to Mind Transfer

The controversy: Elon Musk, the owner and promoter of Neurolink, has stirred a heated debate with his audacious claims. He has stated that one could upload, store, restore, and even download their memories into a new body or a robot. This concept, a staple of science fiction, has been explored

Memories: Our Natural Time Travel Device

Memories: Our Natural Time Travel Device

Why it matters: Ever had a smell, a sound or a sight transport you straight back to a specific moment from your past? That's your faculty of memory in action, showcasing its incredible ability to link the past and present seamlessly. Dive in: The rock band The Flaming

When Do Babies Begin to Gain Consciousness?

When Do Babies Begin to Gain Consciousness?

Why It Matters: When does a baby become conscious? is part of a larger discussion on whether consciousness emerges or is fundamental. Emergence refers to the idea that consciousness arises from complex interactions. The title of today’s blog is taken directly from a recent series of articles about this

Designed to Forget

Designed to Forget

Have you ever wondered why we forget the mundane details of our daily lives, yet some memories stick with us vividly? What if forgetting isn't a bug in our system, but a feature? Why It Matters: Our understanding of memory remains limited, yet it's increasingly evident

Are Humans the Only Dreamers on Earth?

Are Humans the Only Dreamers on Earth?

Why it matters: Humans are not the only creatures capable of dreaming. Evidence across the animal kingdom—from mammals to birds, and even surprising species like spiders—suggests a wide range of animals experience dreams during REM sleep. Big picture: Historical observations by Charles Darwin and subsequent research have shown