> the hard problem of consciousness cannot be solved via the scientific method Then why are you arguing about the choices of a nominally scientific institution

> the hard problem of consciousness cannot be solved via the scientific method Then why are you arguing about the choices of a nominally scientific institution? If you want to practice mysticism, you're free to do so, but it's strange to argue that academic institutions (which are, ideally, based in fact) should do the same. > consciousness, the experience of qualia, is not externally observable. Unless you believe in otherworldly mystical forces producing consciousness, we have neuroscience. There's no reason, in principle, that the behavior of the brain should not be entirely observable.