The most unsettling idea about consciousness is how non-conscious matter in the universe can configure to create an experience of being from the inside, and the mystery of how that transition occurs keeps me up at night.

Consciousness might be a fundamental property of the universe, akin to gravity, rather than arising from complex processing.

I believe consciousness is fundamental, but it depends on the framework within which you're asking the question.

If consciousness is fundamental, it could represent various conscious experiences arising in the universe, making previously incomprehensible concepts easier to understand.

The distinction between consciousness and self-consciousness is complex, but establishing that AIs have subjective experience challenges the belief that they lack something essential.

We should consider whether consciousness is fundamental and explore scientific questions from that perspective, as it may lead to new insights.

Defining consciousness is incredibly difficult, and people have been trying to do so for centuries, whether scientifically or philosophically.

Even patients in a coma can have conscious experiences despite lacking control over their bodies, indicating that consciousness may not solely depend on physical embodiment.

The heart is closely linked to our emotional experiences and cognitive processes, suggesting a deeper connection between our physical state and consciousness.