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How to Define Consciousness?

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Known for centuries as “the difficult problem,” the question of how to define consciousness has troubled philosophers for generations. Here, leading intellectuals from varying disciplines discuss how best to define this very human of concepts. It becomes evident that, while consciousness is almost certainly a product of the human mind, no one has a complete grasp on the problems this complex term represents.

[Source: World Science Festival YouTube link]