Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Understanding the qualitative nature of human consciousness

Understanding what conscious experiences feel like from a first-person perspective, known as the hard problem of consciousness, remains one of the most intriguing yet elusive topics in science and philosophy [1,2]. In their timely article in TiCS, Fleming and Shea propose the quality space approach as a promising path forward [3]. They suggest that the qualitative […]

Published on November 14, 2024

It’s my brain’s fault! Why teenagers make often unwise decisions

Adults exhibit a general tendency to make better decisions than adolescents, and this improvement drives an increase in specific and more sophisticated choice behaviors, according to a new study. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he […]

Published on November 14, 2024

Trump Taps RFK Jr. to Lead HHS, Top US Health Agency

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr, an environmental activist who has voiced skepticism on vaccines, to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the country’s top health agency, Donald Trump Jr announced on Thursday.Kennedy ran for… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a […]

Published on November 14, 2024