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Theme C - Interaction &  Interdependence

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Direct Hit

Theme A - Unity & Diversity

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Theme B - Form & Function

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Theme D - Continuity & Change

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	<li>Definition: Consciousness is the state of complex awareness where we&#39;re aware of many things, even without actively thinking about them.</li>
	<li>Real-world example: It&#39;s like having multiple apps open on your phone. You may not be using all of them actively, but they&#39;re still running in the background!</li>
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	<li>Sleep: A state of reduced/partial consciousness.
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		<li>Example: Imagine putting your computer on &#39;Sleep Mode&#39;. It&#39;s still on, but not in full operation!</li>
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	<li>Unconsciousness due to General Anaesthetics: These drugs are used during surgery to make us unaware.
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		<li>Fun fact: We still don&#39;t know exactly how these drugs work!</li>
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	<li>Definition: A property that arises from the interaction of components in a system, but isn&rsquo;t a property of any individual component. In other words, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts!</li>
	<li>Consciousness Connection: Consciousness emerges from the interaction of individual neurons in the brain.</li>
	<li>Real-world examples:
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		<li>Enzymes: The catalytic activity isn&#39;t from just one molecule but from their combined interactions.
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			<li>Picture this: It&rsquo;s like baking a cake. No single ingredient makes the cake. When combined in the right way and baked, voil&agrave;, you have a cake!</li>
		</ul>
		</li>
		<li>Birds &amp; Flight: No single feather gives a bird the ability to fly. It&#39;s a combination of feathers, muscles, and aerodynamics!
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			<li>Think of it like a jigsaw puzzle. One piece alone doesn&rsquo;t show the full picture. Put them all together, and the image comes to life!</li>
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	<li>Consciousness is an intricate awareness that isn&#39;t fully understood yet.</li>
	<li>Different states of consciousness range from sleep to being fully alert.</li>
	<li>Emergent properties prove that systems have unique features that individual parts don&rsquo;t. Always remember.&nbsp;The whole is greater than the sum of its parts!</li>
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Happy studying! Remember, like a puzzle, each piece of information you learn connects to form the bigger picture! 🧩🔬🐦

Unlocking the Mysteries of Consciousness

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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking the Mysteries of Consciousness

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What is consciousness? 🤔

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Theme C - Interaction & Interdependence

Unlocking the Mysteries of Consciousness

Table of content

What is consciousness? 🤔

Levels of consciousness - 😴 ➡️ 🚀

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