The mission to fathom consciousness - Antonio Damasio
Apr 03, 2026•24 min
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Every morning we wake up and regain consciousness -- that is a marvelous fact -- but what exactly is it that we regain? Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of self.
Talk by Antonio Damasio.
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