It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

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New theory suggests consciousness may arise from a hidden brain wave, challenging long-held beliefs about neurons and awareness.

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Christof Koch is a meritorious investigator at the Allen Institute in Seattle, Washington, and the chief scientist of the Tiny Blue Dot Foundation in Santa Monica, California. Humans and other animals ...

Disclaimer: Sensitive Content: This article discusses topics related to consciousness, death, digital immortality, and the afterlife. Some wording may be triggering or emotionally distressing, ...