# The mission to fathom consciousness - Antonio Damasio

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Podcast: [TED-Ed](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ted-ed-7859430)
Published: 2026-07-16T01:30:00+00:00
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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

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