Consciousness studies is an interdisciplinary field that explores the nature, origins, and functions of consciousness. Researchers investigate how conscious experiences arise from brain activity, the differences between conscious and unconscious processes, and the subjective nature of awareness. This field draws from various disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and cognitive science. Key topics in consciousness studies include the hard problem of consciousness, which questions how subjective experiences emerge from physical processes, and the neural correlates of consciousness, which seek to identify specific brain mechanisms associated with awareness. Prominent figures in this field include philosophers like David Chalmers and neuroscientists like Christof Koch.