Consciousness is being aware of something internal to one's self or being conscious of states or objects in one's external environment. [1] . It has been the topic of extensive explanations, …

Feb 2, 2026 · Consciousness, a psychological condition defined by the English philosopher John Locke as “the perception of what passes in a man’s own mind.” (Read Yuval Noah Harari’s …

Jun 18, 2004 · Perhaps no aspect of mind is more familiar or more puzzling than consciousness and our conscious experience of self and world. The problem of consciousness is arguably the …

Dive into the science and philosophy of consciousness. Learn how neural correlates, cognitive neuroscience, and philosophical debates shape our understanding of self-awareness and the …

Feb 2, 2026 · Consciousness is your awareness of your thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. This state helps us process info, make decisions, and more.

The sense that you are experiencing something —that, in a nutshell, is consciousness. The perceived sensation of pain that you know as heartburn, the smell that draws you to a steak on …

3 days ago · Philosophers, psychologists, neuroscientists, plant biologists and novelists have all grappled with the mysteries of conscious experience, to an uncertain end.

Feb 12, 2026 · Consciousness—long relegated to scholarly debates—is suddenly more than an academic issue, arising in current controversies over the moral status of artificial intelligence …

Consciousness is, for each of us, all there is: the world, the self, everything. But consciousness is also subjective and difficult to define.

Jul 28, 2025 · At its core, consciousness is experience. The taste of chocolate, the sound of rain, the feeling of joy, the perception of color—these are all instances of consciousness. They are …