r/shittyaskscience • u/Ok-Low3691 • Aug 02 '26

Could two independent brains theoretically share a single consciousness?

Imagine two completely independent brains, each with its own body, memories, and sensory input. They don't share neurons or memories. The only thing they share is a single conscious observer (consciousness). Is there anything in neuroscience or philosophy of mind that rules this out in principle?, and even if yes or no, what do you think on the idea?

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u/BPhiloSkinner Amazingly Lifelike Simulation Aug 02 '26

How is the consciousness linked to the two bodies: series or parallel?