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All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden internal lens through which we view the world, but why do we have this power, and are we the only ones that do?
Horizons moderator William Brangham explores this defining aspect of being human with Michael Pollan, author of "A World Appears: A Journey into Consciousness."
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Sam Harris speaks with Michael Pollan about consciousness, the mind, and the self. T
hey discuss Pollan’s new book, the relationship between consciousness and intelligence, whether consciousness is a product of evolution, the role of psychedelics in consciousness research, AI and the question of machine consciousness, the illusion of the self, and other topics.
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A new study published in Consciousness and Cognition shows that waking mind wandering is just as densely packed with bizarre elements as dreaming, though the nature of the weirdness differs.
The findings suggest that both states share a similar foundation of spontaneous offline simulation, challenging old ideas about the strict boundaries between sleep and waking consciousness.
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A new study shows what happens when chatbots put comfort over council.
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Do psychedelics create a shared reality? Psychologist Talea Cornelius discusses how psychedelic experiences impact romantic relationships.
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Psychiatrist Dr Ian Stevenson dedicated his career to documenting consciousness after death, traveling the world to investigate cases of reincarnation, apparitions and near-death experiences.
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Is consciousness something the brain produces, or is it woven into the fabric of reality itself?
Renowned neuroscientist Christof Koch is challenging long-held scientific assumptions by confronting the “hard problem” of consciousness — why and how subjective experience exists at all.
He highlights growing tensions between neuroscience, physics, and unexplained phenomena like near-death experiences and sudden moments of clarity before death.
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Some of ChatGPT users are suffering through ChatGPT-induced delusions that have left their loved ones worried for their health and safety.
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Chatbots can go into a delusional spiral. Here’s how it happens.
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