Michael Pollan tells Scientific American why the science of consciousness may ultimately be too subject to our own conscious ...

While researching a previous book, a mushroom trip in Michael Pollan’s garden left him curious about the boundaries of consciousness. His latest project A World Appears explores the mystery of human ...

Michael Pollan's view of consciousness hygiene is criticized for reinforcing alienation and failing to address the underlying ...

Researchers propose that the key to identifying consciousness in animals and AI lies in understanding how their information processing systems work.

It sounds like an oxymoron, but we could find the origin of consciousness in our brains using the brains of those who are unconscious.

A scientist wants to drug a piece of space rock to see if the universe has a mind of its own. Really.

All of us experience consciousness. We have thoughts and feelings, and we're aware of those acting upon us. It's the hidden ...

The writer discusses a few of the works that influenced his new book, “A World Appears.” ...

"I'm writing because your work addresses questions I actually face, not just as an academic matter." The post Philosopher ...

David Eagleman is a neuroscientist at Stanford University and the author of eight books, most recently “Livewired.” ...

The science writer delves into the vast subject of consciousness in his new book A World Appears – and draws some surprising conclusions, finds Grace Wade ...

What is the nature of your reality? What if your consciousness, your subjective reality, does not bring you closer to the objective reality of our world? This is the question that Professor Donald ...