Kim Jae-ik: Consciousness, the Brain's Last Mystery

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence modeled after the brain, consciousness is emerging as a topic of interest. *Consciousness, The Brain's Last Mystery* encompasses everything about the final mystery of consciousness, the soul of the living. Studying consciousness is tantamount to exploring the soul of the living; the author investigates what kind of consciousness first appeared on Earth and in which animals it first manifested. Furthermore, by exploring the brain—described as being wider than the sky, deeper than the ocean, and as heavy as a god—the book proves that the existence of consciousness is a sign of being alive. This book is a masterpiece by author Kim Jae-ik, written with the hope that it will serve as a cornerstone for young Korean researchers to distinguish themselves globally in the field of consciousness science. Having begun studying brain science in earnest at the age of 60 and earning a Ph.D. in philosophy with a dissertation on "consciousness" at 70, Kim Jae-ik has become a marvel in this era of aging, attracting extraordinary attention from experts. Those around him believed it was impossible to properly study the difficult field of brain science and obtain a doctorate at the age of 70. However, Kim Jae-ik accomplished it. Kim Jae-ik, who has accomplished a miraculous feat, continues to serve as a role model for scholarship in an aging society, such as by reading Kant's books. His theories have been featured in the world-renowned scientific journal SCI. Studying consciousness is the study of the mysteries of living beings that possess life and souls. Researching consciousness, which is rapidly evolving based on the latest imaging devices and cutting-edge theories, involves exploring the brains of the living; thus, the existence of consciousness is proof of being alive.

Korean title: 의식, 뇌의 마지막 신비

Korean author: 김재익

Korean publisher: 한길사

ISBN-13: 9788935668533