What is consciousness and where did it come from?

This is a simple yet complex thought provoking question that has stumped great thinkers, scientist and the like. 

Neuroscience has made significant progress in identifying neural correlations of consciousness. The work of Stanislas Dehaene and colleagues on "global neuronal workspace theory" demonstrates how information becomes conscious when it's broadcast across the brain's networks.

Similarly, Giulio Tononi's "integrated information theory" offers a mathematical framework for measuring consciousness through information integration.

Integrated Information Theory states that there is a  Input of sensory data Network that influences itself and  experiences through consciousness. The integrated information theory argues that consciousness is intrinsic to cognitive networks that exert a "causal power" on themselves.
It is believed that the back of the brain might have the right architecture for this capacity.

There are many ways to positively impact your mental landscape. 

1.) Challenging your brain with new activities.

2.) Metacognition - Becoming aware of your thinking.

3.)Overcoming cognitive distortion barriers.

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