- Mind Hacks has an intriguing post suggesting that databases used for identification might also track personality differences.
- Could, for instance, a retinal scan identify an alcoholic?
- Yet another neuroscientist tackles consciousness.
- Does a flock of birds have consciousness?
- How smart are chickens? They're definitely tasty!
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