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For centuries, science has primarily focused on the objective, measurable aspects of reality—through observation, experimentation and the scientific method—while consciousness, the subjective experience of awareness, has often eluded its grasp. The question of how consciousness arises from the brain, and whether it can be fully explained by material processes, has puzzled both scientists and philosophers. This question, often referred to as the “hard problem” of consciousness, was famously coined by philosopher David Chalmers, who highlighted the challenge of explaining how physical processes in the brain give rise to the richness of subjective experience.

In recent years, however, there has been growing interest in bridging the gap between science and consciousness. Emerging fields such as neurotheology, quantum consciousness and cognitive neuroscience are exploring the nature of consciousness from interdisciplinary perspectives. Leading theories, such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT) proposed by Giulio Tononi, suggest that consciousness might be a fundamental property of the universe, akin to space and time, rather than simply emerging from complex brain functions. Similarly, quantum mechanics, which deals with the behavior of subatomic particles, offers intriguing possibilities for understanding consciousness as a non-local, interconnected phenomenon. Some scientists posit that consciousness is not just a product of brain activity, but is intrinsic to the very fabric of reality itself—suggesting that consciousness and the universe are deeply intertwined.

While the scientific exploration of consciousness is still in its infancy, it is opening new doors for understanding the nature of reality. This exploration is leading to the recognition that consciousness may not be an isolated phenomenon, confined to human beings, but a universal field of awareness that permeates all of existence. In fact, the boundaries between mind, matter, and the universe are beginning to blur. The insights provided by modern science, particularly in quantum physics, are increasingly resonating with ancient philosophical traditions, such as Vedanta, which long recognized consciousness as the fundamental reality behind all existence.