Explorations

Our place in history: There is a common binary view of history: one that either romanticizes the past as a golden era and views the future with doom, or regards the past as primitive, eagerly awaiting a golden future. These perspectives, however, can also overlook the fact that history is

Connecting: Last week, in How many millennia for a metal chair to gain consciousness?, we pondered whether a metal chair could ever gain consciousness, concluding that only consciousness can love. Let's dive deeper.  To ensure clarity, let’s define terms: Defining Love: It's not about saying,

Why it matters: This question may seem more akin to science fiction than science. However, it’s central to our understanding of consciousness. We define consciousness as the fact that ‘I exist,’ ‘I experience,’ and ‘I feel.’. The question probes whether consciousness is emergent or fundamental. Backdrop: Central to this

Exploring Animal Consciousness: Here at Consciousness Uncovered, we know that many of our readers do not doubt that their cats and dogs are conscious to some degree. But science is a cautious process, as it should be. We plan to bring you lots of amazing short bits about animals so

* Pondering reality: We frequently consider what’s real, but this ability to ponder hinges on our consciousness. Without consciousness, the act of questioning itself would be impossible. * Consciousness is key: Without consciousness there is nothing. It is the principal instrument we use to understand and comprehend. Without it, we can’

The Question: Can we question the notion that all aspects of life, including consciousness, can be explained entirely through chemistry and physics? Why it matters: The prevailing thought in science suggests that we can understand everything — from cellular function to thoughts and feelings — by studying atoms and molecules. But some