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Awareness Without Content: The Sleep State That Challenges Consciousness Theory

Researchers are documenting rare sleep states where people report awareness without content, experiences that challenge Western theories of consciousness.

August 27, 2025

Lost in the Hype: AI Will Never Become Conscious | Sir Roger Penrose (Nobel)

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Penrose: AI will never be conscious

Nobel laureate Roger Penrose argues AI cannot achieve consciousness because understanding transcends computation.

May 6, 2025

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