By Anil Seth — 2012
The brain mechanisms of consciousness are being unravelled at a startling pace, with researchers focusing on eight key areas
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CLEAR ALL
In order to be able to answer the question of whether productive obsessing is something to shun or to value, it would be good to know what consciousness is—not only in a biochemical sense but also in a way that does justice to our felt experience of individuality and instrumentality.
We innately long for feelings of safety, trust, and comfort in our connections with others and quickly pick up cues that tell us when we may not be safe.