Exploring the Cell-Based Theory of Consciousness and What it Entails
In a new study published in the journal Biology of Consciousness, researchers explored a groundbreaking theory that consciousness could be a product of cellular activity in the brain. This theory, known as cell-based consciousness, proposes that the cells in the brain have an “awareness” of their surroundings and thus contribute to the overall consciousness of an individual. The research team conducted experiments to test this theory, and their results provide strong evidence in favor of cell-based consciousness. According to the study’s lead author, Dr. Thomas Scham, “Our work suggests that consciousness is not just a phenomenon that emerges from the brain, but may actually be produced by the individual cells themselves. This could be the first step in understanding how consciousness works and what sets us apart from other animals.”
source: Phys.org