Episode

The mission to fathom consciousness - Antonio Damasio

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TED-Ed
Published
Jul 16, 2026
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1527
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Summary

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-quest-to-understand-consciousness-antonio-damasioEvery morning we wake up and regain consciousness -- that is a marvelous fact -- but what exactly is it that we regain? Neuroscientist Antonio Damasio uses this simple question to give us a glimpse into how our brains create our sense of self. Talk by Antonio Damasio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices