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

Across 25 countries, Americans are the most likely to see the morality and ethics of people in their country as somewhat or very bad.

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.

Theorists of consciousness generally focus on sensation – what it's like to, say, experience the color red. Yet what we call the stream of consciousness offers a much richer and more complex blend of ...

That’s the premise behind one of Pop Mech ’s most mind-bending new stories, “ Consciousness Formed Before Life Itself, ...

Addressing the News18 Rising Bharat Summit, PM Modi said India is once again focusing on the pillars that once made it a ...

People with aphantasia have no mental imagery—and they’re offering brain scientists a window into consciousness ...

In his new book 'A World Appears,' journalist Michael Pollan explores the mysteries of the human brain — and whether computers could ever catch up.

Scientists and philosophers studying the mind have discovered how little we know about our inner experiences ...

What one lawmaker calls a right of conscience, others are calling healthcare discrimination. A religious liberty measure is in motion in Frankfort, advancing out of committee Wednesday morning. A ...

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wrestled with my own thoughts and feelings about identity. Why am I, David, the person I am? How changeable is that? Where do those thoughts and feelings come from ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...