The Debate on Phenomenal Consciousness and Illusionism

The podcast discusses the distinction between access consciousness and phenomenal consciousness. Access consciousness, explainable by neuroscience, addresses memories, information processing, and visual awareness. However, the challenge lies in elucidating phenomenal consciousness, the subjective experience underlying conscious thought. The episode questions whether phenomenal consciousness is a separate entity requiring further explanation or if it's a construct derived from the interconnected components of consciousness.