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consciousness

[kon-shuhs-nis] / ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs /


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Consciousness has long been described as one of science's toughest puzzles.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

The New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness is meant to be a conservative minimum that everyone can agree on despite the uncertainties on exactly how sentient some of these animals are.

From Salon • Jul. 14, 2024

Prof Andrews was among the prime movers of the New York Declaration on Animal Consciousness signed earlier this year, which has so far been signed by 286 researchers.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2024

He called the movement the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, or ISKCON.

From New York Times • May 22, 2024

I knew also that these young men would eventually become frustrated because Black Consciousness offered no program of action, no outlet for their protest.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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