The puzzle of human consciousness: An Interview with Steven Laureys
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In this episode we speak to Steven Laureys, a leading scientist in the Human Brain Project. He talks about his research on consciousness, his early fascination with the human mind, and the importance of mindfulness.Laureys is also Director of the Coma Science Group at the University of Liège, and Research Director at the Belgian National Fund of Scientific Research. He is the author of 'The No-Nonsense Meditation Book: A Scientist’s Guide to the Power of Meditation.’
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