A new paper from Google DeepMind argues that disagreements over whether AI is conscious could spill into politics and law.

Beyond spirited dinner party debate, establishing which creatures have consciousness matters in terms of animal welfare and conservation policy. A Michigan State University philosophy scholar has ...

But two new papers on the possibility of consciousness in animals and AI suggest new theories for how to test this—one that strikes a middle ground between sensationalism and knee-jerk skepticism ...

Spread the love“`html The landscape of consciousness research has recently been shaken to its core by a groundbreaking study that challenges long-held beliefs about the relationship between ...

This post is part 2 of a series. For part 1, click here. Scientists from all around the world have gathered to discuss theories about consciousness and the brain. Now, what could be a more enthralling ...

As AI—and the ethical debate surrounding it—accelerates, scientists argue that understanding consciousness is now more urgent than ever. They argue that explaining how consciousness arises—which could ...

The 24th annual Conscious Life Expo will take place Feb. 20–23, 2026, at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, bringing together hundreds of speakers, vendors and attendees exploring topics that range from ...

You might think a honey bee foraging in your garden and a browser window running ChatGPT have nothing in common. But recent scientific research has been seriously ...