The Search for Consciousness—From Humans to Machines
Frontiers for Young Minds October 30, 2025 Axel Cleeremans, Liad Mudrik, A. Seth
What is consciousness, and how can we tell who—or what—has it? Consciousness is the ability to have experiences, such as seeing, feeling, thinking, or knowing that you exist. Scientists believe it depends on the brain, but they still do not fully understand how it works. Studying consciousness is difficult because it is personal and cannot be directly measured. Researchers use tools like brain...