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The Mystery of Subjective Experience
- Consciousness arises from the interaction of the brain, body, and world, creating subjective experience.
- This experience, unlike inanimate objects, is a fundamental mystery of consciousness, unique to each individual.
Defining Consciousness and its Subdivisions
- Consciousness is defined as the raw fact of experiencing, distinct from intelligence or language.
- Within consciousness, there are levels (being conscious at all), content (what we're conscious of), and self (the experience of being).
Science, Philosophy, and Testability
- Science and philosophy complement each other in understanding complex phenomena like consciousness.
- While testability is crucial, philosophical perspectives can guide scientific inquiry by raising the right questions.