Understanding Consciousness

by Scientific American Editors (Editor)

Overview

Consciousness is often regarded as a uniquely human characteristic. It includes emotion, cognition, perception, and self-awareness, and is considered both an essential and mysterious aspect of the human experience. However, some question whether consciousness could be programmed through the use of artificial intelligence. This volume examines what exactly consciousness, what is currently known about it from a neurological perspective, what mysteries still exist in our understanding of consciousness, and what the future of research and technology related to consciousness may hold.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781725349698
Publisher:	Scientific American Educational Publishing
Publication date:	07/30/2023
Series:	Scientific American Explores Big Ideas
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.39(d)
Age Range:	14 - 15 Years

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 9 Up—Each book in this series collects articles on a common topic such as the origins of humanity or smart cities of the future, with articles grouped by theme. For instance, articles on the exploration of Mars cover unmanned exploration, possible human settlements, and other areas of interest. Articles run anywhere from one to 16 pages, making it easier to accommodate different readers. Another strength of this series is the variety of viewpoints presented. That feature would make the articles particularly useful for classroom debate and discussion. A glossary and list of sources for further information round out each collection. Some articles also include information about the author so that readers can see the background and expertise of the writer(s) and their particular perspective on the issue. VERDICT A useful collection for research and exploring different aspects of the various topics.

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