LIGHTS ON How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe

In this audio original, a follow-up to her 2019 book, CONSCIOUS, Annaka Harris continues her exploration of consciousness through recorded interviews with 20 experts in philosophy and a variety of sciences. As a listening experience, the interviews are often pleasantly chatty, and the author's command of her subject allows listeners to stay connected to the core ideas in her intellectual narrative. These spontaneous conversations and Harris's accessible writing give this audiobook tremendous appeal. Another plus is the tasteful positioning of music and sound effects, such as people playing tennis, which keep the tone light and encourage curiosity. These are compelling insights about identity, free will, and how our reactions, instincts, and awareness might be on a continuum with those of lower animals and even plants. T.W. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: APRIL 2025]