There are two prevalent theories for consciousness – monism and dualism In monism, consciousness is believed to have emerged from the physical brain Dualists believe consciousness is separate from matter or the human body Most scientists believe consciousness is tied to a person's body – and have tried to find ways quantify and record consciousness Panpsychism is a tricky but convenient third theory about consciousness, describing it as inherent in all matter – and that it did not emerge from the brain Rather than being borne by the human brain or completely separate from it, consciousness simply exists in all things somewhat merging the disciplines