Saúl Sal-Sarria

When does consciousness arise? A subcortical model of its origins.

Brain Structure and Function April 28, 2026 Saúl Sal-Sarria, Mark Solms, Oliver H Turnbull

The origin of consciousness constitutes one of the most enduring challenges in contemporary science, with implications for neuroscience, philosophy, medicine and ethics. Traditional accounts have emphasized the cerebral cortex as the seat of conscious awareness, largely due to its expansion and complexity in humans. However, converging evidence suggests that the foundations of consciousness lie...