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1 Dec 2020
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Can "Consciousness" and "Awareness" be synonyms? As in because of lack of Consciousness/awareness.
Can "Consciousness" and "Awareness" be synonyms? As in because of lack of Consciousness/awareness.
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They are very similar but one is more of a passive action while the other is implied to be active or a choice. For example, consciousness is the act of being alive and having the ability to observe. Awareness is the deliberate act of observing and paying attention.
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