"Unveiling the Secrets of Consciousness: A Cell-Based Perspective"
A new study published in the journal EMBO Reports proposes a cell-based theory of consciousness, suggesting that consciousness is not limited to complex organisms like humans and animals, but is inherent in all life forms, including plants, bacteria, and amoebas. The theory challenges the conventional thinking that consciousness is solely a product of the brain and argues that it originated with the first cells that emerged billions of years ago. The implications of this theory extend beyond consciousness and could potentially reshape our understanding of life, intelligence, and even artificial intelligence. The researchers hope for a paradigm shift in evolutionary biology.