Defining Consciousness

Consciousness can be defined as the presence of subjective experience, including perceptual qualia, emotions, and feeling states unique to conscious organisms. While a technical definition of consciousness may be challenging due to its subjective nature, it is important to understand that definitions evolve with scientific understanding. Emphasis on a consensus technical definition may not be crucial as definitions adapt with scientific progress. The core aspect remains the recognition of consciousness as a significant phenomenon in nature characterized by subjective experience.