Science AMA Series: I am Dr. Adrian Owen, a neuroscientist specializing in brain imaging, cognition, and consciousness. Our work involves uncovering the intricate mechanisms of the human brain. Ask me anything

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Are we actually conscious? Or does the brain function like a deterministic computer, creating the illusion of free will and consciousness as a side effect? Are our decisions made before we even realize we’ve made them?