Why are we conscious?

Published: Nov. 4, 2019, 1:56 p.m.

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It turns out that much of what we do \\u2013 much of our behaviour \\u2013 can be conducted at an unconscious level. That raises a profound question. What is the point of consciousness? What evolutionary advantage does consciousness bestow? We speak to psychologists and neuroscientists for the answer. And we ask a philosopher whether science can ever unravel the deep mysteries of consciousness. The programme is guaranteed to hurt your brain.

Presenter and producer: David Edmonds\\nEditor: Richard Knight

(Photo: / Credit: Doorway to another world - stock photo. Getty Images)

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