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Does Our Brain Really Create Consciousness?

By Peter Russell — 2011

The brain creates the images, thoughts, feelings and other experiences of which we are aware, but awareness itself is already present.

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A New Theory Explains How Consciousness Evolved

Theories of consciousness come from religion, from philosophy, from cognitive science, but not so much from evolutionary biology.

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How Will Virtual Reality Change Your Mind’s Consciousness?

You are who you are because of your environment. What happens in a virtual world in an environment created by another mind?

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Quantum Mysticism: Gone but Not Forgotten

Does mysticism have a place in quantum mechanics today, or is the idea that the mind plays a role in creating reality best left to philosophical meditations? Harvard historian Juan Miguel Marin argues the former - not because physicists today should account for consciousness in their research, but...

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The Weirdest Idea in Quantum Physics is Catching On: There May be Endless Worlds with Countless Versions of You.

According to the "many worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics, there may be multiple copies of us living in multiple worlds.

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Einstein’s Demon-Haunted Quantum World

Einstein hated "spooky action at a distance," but much to his chagrin, quantum mechanics remains as spooky as ever.

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What God, Quantum Mechanics and Consciousness Have in Common

Theories that try to explain these big metaphysical mysteries fall short, making agnosticism the only sensible stance

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Did Einstein Believe in God?

Here’s what Einstein meant when he spoke of cosmic dice and the “secrets of the Ancient One.”

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Developing a Conscience: Knowing the Difference Between Right and Wrong

There are various developmental theories that go into the tool kit that parents and educators utilize to help mold caring and ethically intact people, including those of Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget and American psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg.

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How to Raise a Kid with a Conscience in the Digital Age

Nudge kids to be their best selves by encouraging them to consume positive, inspiring media and online content.

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Conscience vs. Conscious: What’s the Difference?

When thinking about these two concepts, just remember that conscious means to be awake and aware while conscience refers to your inner sense of right and wrong.

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