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In this thought-provoking episode, “The Neurobiology of Consciousness: What Makes You ‘You’?”, we dive deep into the brain’s most profound mystery — consciousness. What exactly makes you aware of your thoughts, your emotions, your identity?

Join us as we explore how neurons, synapses, and brain regions like the prefrontal cortex and thalamus work together to create your unique sense of self. We’ll break down cutting-edge research in neurobiology, including the role of neural correlates of consciousness (NCC), the default mode network, and theories like Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and Global Workspace Theory (GWT).

Whether you're a student, a researcher, or simply fascinated by what it means to be human, this episode will challenge your understanding of the mind and open doors to fascinating new questions:

🧠 Can consciousness be measured?

🧠 Do other animals experience “self”?

🧠 Could machines ever become conscious?

So plug in and get ready to unravel the science behind your own awareness.

Thank you for joining us on BioBits and Bytes — where biology meets curiosity.