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I suspect that we cannot define what consciousness is because we are consciousness. Only an observer outside a system can say what that system is. An entity can
by runeks 13y ago
I suspect that we cannot define what consciousness is because we are consciousness. Only an observer outside a system can say what that system is. An entity cannot observe itself.
The expression "experiencing consciousness" makes as little sense as "seeing vision" or "tasting flavor". Experiencing is consciousness, seeing is vision and tasting is flavor.
- Attilaa 13y agoThank You. I'm glad someone said this. Edit: Alan Watts talks in depth about these matters. Although these explanations are not scientific or falsifiable -- it's an interesting attempt at understanding our own views of consciousness. Just because the feelings of love are not falsifiable, does not mean that it does not weave a great story that one tells themselves to keep sane.