The nature of consciousness and its relationship to physical reality remain among the most profound scientific and philosophical challenges. This paper presents a novel framework that integrates consciousness with fundamental physics, proposing that consciousness is not an emergent property of neural processes but a foundational aspect of reality. Related: Universal Consciousness as Foundational Field: A Theoretical Bridge Between Quantum Physics and Non-Dual Philosophy Than

Digital innovation in healthcare has proceeded in fits and starts. Will generative artificial intelligence solve more problems than it creates?

The actress made her directorial debut with this recently remastered 1987 documentary, which presents a range of opinions on life after death in witty, unconventional style.

Flexible work schedules and technology-based reminders can help those in early stages of cognitive decline and dementia keep working

A ‘deep freeze’ has enveloped the U.S. labor market. A whole bunch of factors are at play.

We thought AI agents were meant to assist human work. What happens when they start talking to each other?

DM Good morning. I've incubated for many weeks regarding where emotions and personality may reside within the Universal Holophren™, particularly the human version of it. Before I offer my conjecture, where do you believe these to be (...inclusive of genetic, epigenetic and experiential aspects), based upon our multitudes of prior-related conversations? I also attach the graphical representations to date of both The Universal Holophren and its "human version" (two PDF graphics

Pollan has waded into ideas about the inner workings of the mind. Now, with his forthcoming book, “A World Appears: A Journey Into Consciousness,” which will arrive this month, he has jumped into the deep end.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to writer Matt Klein about how to win back our attention in an age of infinite information.

With America disengaging, Russia might be ready for new war much sooner than previously estimated

The breakup is focused on sensitive matters now considered national-security issues, including semiconductors, food and energy

Honeybees have never been in danger of extinction. But scientists are finding that they can accelerate the demise of native bee populations.

It’s time we all got off our asses, left the house, and had fun,’ Mark Cuban said in a statement.

The paper of record for the nation’s capital cut a third of its staff this week. It didn’t have to be like this.

In a sense, the decline of book reviews, like the decline of newspapers themselves, is a story about disaggregation.

The Stoic philosopher argued that most of life is outside our control — but the little we do control defines who we are.

DM This morning I've water on my mind.  Not literally, but in the realm of hydrology (and perhap beyond). I've a modest understanding of Bejan's Constructal Law (CL), ...at least in a two dimensional context. Today I'm pondering it in a three dimensional context, both in contexts of evaporation and absorption.  Are CL phenomena taking place as "currents" of evaporation into the air around and above us from bodies of water (creeks, springs, brooks, rivers, lakes and oceans)?

In a playtime experiment, researchers found that our closest living relatives have the capacity for make-believe, too.

The U.S. leadership is erasing the country's shared understanding.

Fears that software companies are facing an extinction event are exaggerated, but other dangers are real