In his new book, the celebrated author explains why we need ‘consciousness hygiene’ to defend ourselves from AI and ...

A peer-reviewed paper published in Frontiers in Psychology proposes that consciousness is not simply a byproduct of brain activity but instead acts as a top-down force that shapes neural processes.

Under the influence of psychedelics, many report that plants seem to be alive. Is it wrong to assume we’re the only sentient beings?

Michael Pollan explores theories of consciousness in animals, plants and machines, examining the “hard problem” of subjective experience in his new book “A World Appears”.

Ever since we published our very first issue 123 years ago—yes, we’re old—Popular Mechanics has endeavored to help you understand all kinds of technological marvels, from the tools in your shed, to ...

Michael Pollan's view of consciousness hygiene is criticized for reinforcing alienation and failing to address the underlying ...

If artificial consciousness never emerges, safeguards will look cautious but harmless. If it does, safeguards may be the difference between foresight and moral failure.

Scientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiences ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant. I would think so. Our general understanding of what it means ...

In this blog series, we’ve been discussing consciousness and how it relates to various cognitive functions, such as attention, emotions, and self-regulation. While “consciousness” can be defined in ...