Brian Appavu, MD

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Physician, father, husband, and enthusiast for solutions to complex problems.

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by Brian Appavu, MD

October 9 2025
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The Consciousness of Bitcoin

Consciousness and bitcoin are both emergent network phenomena. When you dive into both, you realize that they share a lot in common.

by Brian Appavu, MD

September 27 2025
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Beyond the Brain: The Hard Problem of Consciousness

In this article, we discuss what is known as the 'Hard Problem of Consciousness', and explore the idea that consciousness extends beyond the brain itself.

by Brian Appavu, MD

September 18 2025 · Edited Sep 19, 2025
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Consciousness: Western Metaphysical and Philosophical Foundations

Consciousness remains a great mystery of life. A comprehensive analysis of it brings together philosophy, psychology, neuroscience and religion. In this article, we discuss the Western metaphysical and philosophical foundations of consciousness.