Is it possible to think about nothing?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers ’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical conceptsIs it possible to think about nothing? Surely our consciousness is always whirring away.Paul Lambert, SouthamptonPost your answers (and new questions) below or send them tonq@theguardian.com. A selection will be published next Sunday.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Tags: Consciousness Life and style Philosophy Neuroscience Psychology Human biology Source Type: news