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Consciousness and the brain

Ken Purnell

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) March 12, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18989515 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper
Key points The paper addresses the relationship between consciousness and brain function, framed as a question spanning neuroscience, philosophy, and human experience. The abstract states no thesis, evidence, or conclusion, describing the work only as a short, accessible, thought-provoking paper and inviting readers to consider its implications.

Abstract

This short paper examines the relationship between consciousness and brain function, engaging with a question that sits at the intersection of neuroscience, philosophy, and human experience. It is written to be thought-provoking and accessible, and I warmly invite readers to explore the paper and consider its implications.