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Does consciousness arise from the Human mind ?

Yes 58% (43)No 42% (31)

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Discussion (37)

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@oscar_v12d ago

I was firmly no until I read the question again. Now I'm not so sure.

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@Sind10112d ago

My grandmother and I have completely opposite answers. Generational gap is real.

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@priya_s3112d ago

This needs more votes. Everyone should weigh in.

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@nina_ok12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@rohan_k12d ago

Voted no but I respect the yes camp. Good arguments on both sides.

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@fatima_ar12d ago

Voted yes without hesitation. Curious to see the age breakdown on this.

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@smoke_6966a78b12d ago

Forwarded the link to my philosophy professor. She loved it.

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@smoke_9742975112d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@jblake2212d ago

Spot on. More people need to see this.

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@soren_j3712d ago

I see your point but I lean the other way.

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@kwame_a2712d ago

My kids (teens) and I voted differently. Really opened my eyes.

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@hiroshi_tak12d ago

Respectfully disagree, but I appreciate the thoughtful comment.

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@amara_d12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@isla_f12d ago

I think the answer will look very different in 20 years.

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@hiroshi_tak12d ago

This should be a mandatory discussion topic in every school.

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@maya_chen2212d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@isabella_g12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@oscar_v12d ago

This question perfectly captures why 7BillionMinds exists.

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@dpark9912d ago

I genuinely don't know how to vote on this. Both sides are valid.

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@Rock12d ago

Completely agree with this take.

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@carlos_rio12d ago

This is the best question I've seen on here in a while.

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@Dimag12d ago

Interesting perspective! I hadn't thought of it that way.

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@sofia_r12d ago

You put into words what I couldn't.

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@raj_p4112d ago

The comment section on this one is as valuable as the question itself.

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@Rock12d ago

Interesting how religion correlates with the vote on this one.

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@sofia_r12d ago

This changed how I think about it.

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@elena_v2812d ago

This is why diverse perspectives matter so much.

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@smoke_974297517d ago

We need more open-minded scientific inquiry into these phenomena.

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@Rock7d ago

This is one of those questions science alone can't answer.

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My perspective shifted dramatically after reading about near-death experiences.

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@kwame_a277d ago

This bridges science and philosophy in the most fascinating way.

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This bridges science and philosophy in the most fascinating way.

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@smoke_774f0aea7d ago

The hard problem of consciousness is the biggest unsolved puzzle.

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Reading the analytics breakdown by nationality is mind-blowing on this one.

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@mina_h351h ago

Well said. The nuance you added is crucial.

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The religious breakdown on this must be wildly interesting.

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Interesting perspective — I hadn't considered that angle.

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