I have been contemplating and researching what role the brain plays in consciousness/awareness and I would like to hear what role you guys believe it plays. It is very obvious to me that the brain does play some role in consciousness. Whether it is a creator or a receiver of consciousness I am unsure. Here are the main reasons I believe the brain has a very important role in consciousness: I did not perceive any consciousness before I was born (or had a fully functioning brain).  I know that adding different substances to my brain affects my consciousness. Science proves that damage to certain areas of the brain effects consciousness. For these reasons I am still very stuck in the scientific belief that consciousness/awareness is created by my brain. Any thoughts on how this could not be true would be appreciated. Thanks.