https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-challenge-a-fundamental-assumption-about-consciousnessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-challenge-a-fundamental-assumption-about-consciousnesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/scientists-challenge-a-fundamental-assumption-about-consciousness#u24489Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:46:54 +0000Scientists and philosophers are questioning whether consciousness requires human-like biology or a physical brain. New theories suggest awareness could exist in non-human bodies, AI, or as a fundamental part of reality. This shift in understanding aims to address the "hard problem" of subjective experience.What's confirmed:A philosophical study challenges the idea that consciousness requires human-like biology.Neuroscientist Christof Koch is questioning whether the brain produces consciousness or if it is part of the fabric of reality.Some researchers suggest consciousness could exis