The study of consciousness brings together ideas from philosophy and science, especially when looking at how our brains and our experiences connect. Here are some important points to think about:

1. What Science Says:

   • Research shows that about 95% of what our brains do happens without us even thinking about it. Only around 5% of brain activity is linked to our conscious, or aware, thoughts.
   • The Global Workspace Theory suggests that we become conscious when our brains put together information in a network of neurons. This involves more than 40% of the neurons in our brains working together.

2. Different Philosophical Ideas:

   • Physicalism is the idea that all our thoughts and feelings come from physical processes in the brain. There’s evidence that connects certain brain activities to our conscious experiences.
   • Dualism takes a different view. It says that our thoughts and feelings cannot be completely explained by physical things alone. It believes that there is a real difference between the mind and the brain.

3. Understanding Consciousness:

   • Studies show that about 70% of people can report some level of awareness even when they are under anesthesia. This raises interesting questions about what it means to be conscious.

These points highlight how complicated the relationship is between how our brains work and our consciousness. This invites us to continue exploring these ideas both philosophically and through scientific research.