Explores scientific and philosophical perspectives on consciousness, including quantum theories, the “hard problem,” solipsism, panpsychism, and whether AIs or the universe could be conscious.

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 16, 2026 / Humanarium, a club for human connection that brings together philosophy, science, and community around the defining questions of the AI era, debuted ...

The science of consciousness has not lived up to expectations. Over the summer, the neuroscientist Christof Koch conceded defeat on his 25-year bet with the philosopher David Chalmers, a lost wager ...

An unprecedented brain study has delivered fresh clues about consciousness—suggesting it's more about perception than planning. Two leading theories went head-to-head, but neither emerged victorious.

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...

Knowing what consciousness is, and how it came about, is crucial to understanding our place in the universe and what we do with our lives. —Giulio Tononi Consciousness Source: Image generated with ...