Self and Consciousness
What does it meant to be human? How does consciousness affect our everyday lives? How can we improve our everyday lives through self-awareness?
Published October 01, 2012

These are a few of the questions which we ask ourselves; and seek to find meaning and understanding for our purpose and existence.
Moderated by Steve Paulson, Executive Producer of Wisconsin Public Radio's To the Best of Our Knowledge, the Academy's four-part Emerging Science of Consciousness lecture series brings together leading experts from various fields to discuss how the latest research is challenging our understanding of the very nature and function of consciousness in our daily lives.
![]() | EventThe Thinking Ape: The Enigma of ConsciousnessOctober 10, 2012 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
![]() | EventThe Mystery of Memory: In Search of the PastNovember 14, 2012 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
![]() | EventMusic & the Mind: The Magical Power of SoundDecember 12, 2012 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
![]() | EventBecoming Conscious: The Science of MindfulnessFebruary 6, 2013 | 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM |
![]() | AnnalsPerspectives on the Self: Conversations on Identity and ConsciousnessExperts from the sciences and humanities to provide an objective overview of the evolving notion, construct, and experience of the self, without losing sight of the subjective value that makes these matters so integral to each of us. |
![]() | eBriefingLeadership and Personal Success Through Self-Awareness and Emotional IntelligenceIncrease your self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills from the perspective of scientific fields such as cognitive behavioral science, evolutionary psychology, and positive psychology. |
![]() | AnnalsDisorders of ConsciousnessAdvances in neuroimaging and neuroscience hold significant promise for improving understanding of disorders of consciousness arising from severe brain injuries. |
![]() | eBriefingCognitive Neuroscience of Learning: Implications for EducationExplore this eBriefing for cutting-edge developments in cognitive neuroscience that could improve current teaching methods and includes a careful review of the current obstacles to applying these methods in the classroom as well as of the related emotional, sociological, and environmental factors. |
![]() | PodcastThe Sweetest Sounds: What is Music to Your Ears?Perception expert Daniel Levitin joins Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash as they explore our sense of hearing -- with a little musical accompaniment, of course. |