396: How is it possible that we can’t yet explain consciousness?
“Any unified theory of consciousness is going to have to explain every single moment of every person’s experience. And nothing is outside of the realm of explanation.”
This week we talk to neuroscientist and author Patrick House about his new book Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness. The book explores the complexity of consciousness and how it’s possible that it has thus far eluded explanation. To do so he examines one single study about consciousness nineteen different ways. It’s unorthodox, accessible, and remarkable.
