CONSCIOUS A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind

While it may be hard to conceptualize consciousness and free will, author and narrator Annaka Harris provides listeners with a concise guide to begin understanding the inner workings of the mind. Narrating with a steady pace and a clear tone, Harris uses examples of consciousness found in the natural world and questions the existence of the felt experience relating to current and future technological advances, such as AI. While venturing this far into a debate on consciousness's existence--where it comes from and free will's place in it all--would have most listeners feeling out of their depth, Harris's accessible writing and calm narration facilitate learning and growth. V.T. 2020 Audies Finalist © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]