From a scientific point of view, there is exactly one objective observation that needs explanation, which is that from time to time humans like to claim they're

From a scientific point of view, there is exactly one objective observation that needs explanation, which is that from time to time humans like to claim they're something called "conscious". This is not nothing! It is quite a peculiar phenomenon. But it needn't imply any great philosophical dilemma. (We do have meaningful language for subjective experiences - we call eggplant "purple" and sugar "sweet" and music "groovy" - these correspond not to any physical property, but how they influence our minds.)