FeaturedNeuroscience·September 3, 2020·4 min readIs Consciousness Continuous or Discrete? Maybe It’s BothA new two-stage model seeks to answer a longstanding philosophical debate over whether consciousness is continuous or discrete. Findings suggest discrete consciousness is preceded by a long-lasting unconscious processing period.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·March 17, 2018·5 min readHow to Build a Computer With Free WillA new article considers if it will be possible for artificial intelligence to mimic free will.Read More