A new theoretical study argues that many standard beliefs about consciousness are rooted in a misleading concept of how the brain functions.

What gives rise to human consciousness? Are some parts of the brain more important than others? Scientists began tackling these questions in more depth about 35 years ago. Researchers have made ...

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