In his new book, “A World Appears,” Michael Pollan argues that artificial intelligence can do many things—it just can’t be a person.

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Abstract: Data security has become paramount, especially with the exponential growth of data, the rise of cyber threats, and the increasing prevalence of remote work. Data confidentiality, integrity, ...

With the Omnivore’s Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind, Michael Pollan transformed our understanding of food and drugs. Can he do the same for our sense of self? Several years ago, Michael Pollan had ...

Scientists warn that rapid advances in AI and neurotechnology are outpacing our understanding of consciousness, creating serious ethical risks. New research argues that developing scientific tests for ...

A few years ago, I climbed over a gate and found myself gazing down at a valley. After I’d been walking for a few minutes, looking at the fields and the sky, there was a shift in my perception.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve wrestled with my own thoughts and feelings about identity. Why am I, David, the person I am? How changeable is that? Where do those thoughts and feelings come from ...

Depending on where you stand on AI, 30 January 2026 will go down in history for one of two things. Either it is the day when the AI singularity really began and the robots became conscious – or the ...

Consciousness has long been one of science’s most stubborn mysteries. We can map the brain in exquisite detail, decode neural circuits, and even build machines that rival human abilities in language ...

It seems that we are at last awaking to the realisation that consciousness is central to human experience and functioning, rather than simply an adjunct to either body or behaviour. Max Velmans ...