How should we decide who, or what, is conscious?
The episode explores the scientific and ethical challenges of measuring consciousness, particularly in patients with severe brain injuries, and examines emerging neurotechnologies that aim to detect awareness where traditional methods fail. It underscores how redefining consciousness coul
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