Consciousness science: where are we, where are we going, and what if we get there?
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2025
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Abstract
Understanding the biophysical basis of consciousness remains a substantial challenge for 21st-century science. This endeavor is becoming even more pressing in light of accelerating progress in artificial intelligence and other technologies. In this article, we provide an overview of recent developments in the scientific study of consciousness and consider possible futures for the field. We highlight how several novel approaches may facilitate new breakthroughs, including increasing attention to theory development, adversarial collaborations, greater focus on the phenomenal character of conscious experiences, and the development and use of new methodologies and ecological experimental designs. Our emphasis is forward-looking: we explore what “success” in consciousness science may look like, with a focus on clinical, ethical, societal, and scientific implications. We conclude that progress in understanding consciousness will reshape how we see ourselves and our relationship to both artificial intelligence and the natural world, usher in new realms of intervention for modern medicine, and inform discussions around both nonhuman animal welfare and ethical concerns surrounding the beginning and end of human life.
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| Authors | Seth, Anil K. |
| Journal | Frontiers in surgery |
| Year | 2025 |
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10.3389/fsci.2025.1546279
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