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Consciousness: the hard problem

A series of articles, video and audio in the run-up to a debate about the nature of consciousness at the Royal Institution on 7 March
  • The brain

    Neuroscience and philosophy must work together

    Barry Smith
    Barry Smith: Theories of consciousness are challenged by recent research into the impact of brain function on the sense of self
  • 1943 film I Walked With a Zombie

    Consciousness: why bother?

    Chris Frith

    Chris Frith: It allows us to share our experiences with others, giving us a better understanding of ourselves and the world

  • Common octopus

    Consciousness: Eight questions science must answer

    Anil Seth

    Anil Seth: The brain mechanisms of consciousness are being unravelled at a startling pace, with researchers focusing on eight key areas

  • How does the brain create consciousness? - video

    Ahead of a debate on the nature of consciousness at the Royal Institution on Wednesday 7 March, Alok Jha interviewed the protagonists

  • Iris of a human eye

    Science Weekly podcast: Can science ever explain consciousness?

    Three leading researchers and thinkers on consciousness discuss the emerging scientific understanding of this mysterious human faculty

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