"Unraveling the Mystery of Consciousness: A 25-Year-Old Bet Holds the Key"

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Source: The Guardian
"Unraveling the Mystery of Consciousness: A 25-Year-Old Bet Holds the Key"
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Neuroscientist Christof Koch and philosopher David Chalmers made a bet 25 years ago that we would understand the neural basis for consciousness by 2023. Last month, the winner received a case of wine. In this podcast, they discuss the reasons behind the bet, who won, and the current state of our understanding of consciousness.

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