Can science measure consciousness?
Researchers can now observe the living brain while a person sees an image, recognizes a face, falls asleep, or responds to anesthesia. But what do those measurements tell us about the experience of being aware?
Measuring the Conscious Brain offers a clear introduction to three powerful tools used to investigate this question:
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