Many intuitions about consciousness are shattered by current neuroscience research, revealing that our conscious experiences are often constructed from subconscious processes.

Despite over 20 years of studying consciousness with neuroscientists, we have not made any progress in understanding how consciousness comes to be, which I find categorically different from anything else science has studied.

Some argue that consciousness requires a biological system, citing the unique properties of biological brains that AI models lack, such as neurotransmitters and electrochemical signals.

Consciousness can only be known from the inside; we cannot get true evidence of a conscious experience from the outside, which is different from any other scientific study.

Many people believe that consciousness is what makes humans safe from AI, but this belief is based on a misunderstanding of subjective experience.

Understanding intuition involves recognizing that our brains constantly mix conscious and unconscious signals, influencing our decisions without our awareness.

I don't find the argument that AI cannot be conscious due to its lack of biological components compelling, as consciousness may not be limited to biological systems; if you can simulate a human brain with high fidelity, it's likely that there would be some kind of conscious experience present.

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

The relationship between consciousness and matter is complex; consciousness is not merely a byproduct of material processes but is integral to existence.