What if qualia (subjective experiences like the redness of red) are fundamental properties of the universe, existing independently of biological brains, and brains merely act as complex receivers or resonators for these pre-existing experiential states?
Beyond the Grey Matter: Are Qualia Fundamental Threads in the Tapestry of Reality? The subjective experience of the world – the searing redness of a sunset, the bitter taste of coffee, the crushing ache of grief – constitutes the vibrant, personal fabric of our existence. These subjective states, known as qualia, are the very essence … Read more