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consciousness

[kon-shuhs-nis] / ˈkɒn ʃəs nɪs /


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‘I lost consciousness and I thought I died,’ she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Their conversations moved from Gavalas’ ex-wife to an exploration of his interests, ranging from AI consciousness, to science fiction and nanotech.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Pearl and her four-year-old sister Amelia were at home in Croydon last summer when 36-year-old Carole had a seizure and lost consciousness.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Shares slid 2.5% to $231.25 on Friday as AI disruption fears crept into investor consciousness yet again.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The bell rang and the teacher began to talk, and Hazel’s brain identified her voice as background noise and moved it to the rear of her consciousness.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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