When Does A Fetus Gain Consciousness? Does Life Exist Before Birth?

When does a fetus gain consciousness? It’s a question that scientists haven’t been able to answer, and one that has important philosophical, metaphysical, ethical, clinical and even legal implications.

With ‘consciousness’ itself, defining and discussing it can be tricky. This is because there are various definitions for what it is. Emerging science suggests consciousness may not be a product of the brain, but instead our brain may be a conduit for consciousness to express itself through.

Without going into too much detail, it’s safe to say there is an entire non-physical, immaterial reality directly intertwined with what we perceive to be our physical material world. Consciousness may permeate anything and everything.

In fact, many quantum and theoretical physicists believe that physical material matter cannot exist without consciousness, and that consciousness is perhaps what gives birth to physical reality and material things....<<<Read More>>>...