EPISODE · Nov 4, 2019 · 23 MIN
Why are we conscious?
from The Why Factor · host BBC World Service
It turns out that much of what we do – much of our behaviour – can be conducted at an unconscious level. That raises a profound question. What is the point of consciousness? What evolutionary advantage does consciousness bestow? We speak to psychologists and neuroscientists for the answer. And we ask a philosopher whether science can ever unravel the deep mysteries of consciousness. The programme is guaranteed to hurt your brain.Presenter and producer: David Edmonds Editor: Richard Knight(Photo: / Credit: Doorway to another world - stock photo. Getty Images)
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It turns out that much of what we do – much of our behaviour – can be conducted at an unconscious level. That raises a profound question. What is the point of consciousness? What evolutionary advantage does consciousness bestow? We speak to psychologists and neuroscientists for the answer. And we ask a philosopher whether science can ever unravel the deep mysteries of consciousness. The programme is guaranteed to hurt your brain.Presenter and producer: David Edmonds Editor: Richard Knight(Photo: / Credit: Doorway to another world - stock photo. Getty Images)
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