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  1. Consciousness - Wikipedia

    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, analyses, and …

  2. Consciousness | Definition, Nature & Function | Britannica

    Dec 27, 2025 · 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 Britannica …

  3. Where Does Consciousness Come From? | Caltech Science Exchange ...

    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 mind …

  4. Can science explain consciousness? | Scientific American

    2 days ago · In this episode, we explore what consciousness is, how the brain creates it and what current science says about dreams, anesthesia, animals and even artificial intelligence.

  5. Consciousness - Psychology Today

    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 the grill,...

  6. Consciousness in Psychology - Verywell Mind

    Mar 21, 2025 · Consciousness is your awareness of your thoughts, memories, feelings, sensations, and environments. This state helps us process info, make decisions, and more.

  7. Consciousness (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

    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 central issue …

  8. The Science of Consciousness: What Do We Know About the Mind?

    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 what …

  9. Scientists Say Consciousness May Have More Than One Neural Source

    Jan 15, 2026 · Now, scientists think consciousness might be older and more widespread than previously believed.

  10. How Is Consciousness Believed to Work in the Brain?

    3 days ago · Unravel the science behind consciousness. We cover the brain’s physical correlates of awareness and the major competing theories on subjective experience.