Delving into the Vast Abyss: Fifteen Unsolved Mysteries in Science that Leave Experts Scratching Heads

Consciousness

What is consciousness? Despite being the subject of philosophical debate for millennia, consciousness remains one of the greatest mysteries in neuroscience. How does the brain, a physical object, give rise to subjective experiences and self-awareness? Is consciousness a byproduct of complex computation, or does it require a new kind of physical explanation? The mystery of consciousness challenges our understanding of the nature of reality itself.