The Quest for Objective Consciousness: Beyond Panpsychism
In exploring the deepest realities of creation, humanity relies on its limited senses and imagination. Despite our extensive inquiries and discoveries, the full understanding of the universe remains elusive. Science has illuminated many wonders, yet much still remains unknown.
With such a shaky foundation, let us delve into the essence of consciousness and its relationship with the concept of panpsychism. Whether consciousness is ever objectively independent of panpsychism is a question that challenges our understanding of reality.
Understanding the Subtle Reality of Consciousness
Once consciousness emerges, it is the most delicate and internal reality it knows. Without consciousness, no exploration, sense, or perception is possible. Science refers to this quality as qualia, something unique and subjective, such as the experience of smelling a rose or feeling the joy and beauty associated with it.
No matter how advanced artificial intelligence (AI) becomes, it lacks the subjective experience of qualia. An AI robot, regardless of its data and processing capabilities, cannot appreciate the beauty of a flower in the way a human can. This subjective experience is akin to a non-material light, a self-luminous and self-evident entity that seems to encompass the entire field of perception seamlessly like a hologram.
I Am the Entire Field of Perception
The most direct cognition for all perceiving mechanisms is: I AM THE ENTIRE FIELD OF PERCEPTION AS ONE ENTITY. The idea of 'I' is itself a fiction, a mental construct that does not refer to any tangible entity. In simpler terms, the entire field of perception is one conscious light. This is the fundamental truth for the perceived self as well.
As much as this may seem ancient and intangible, the ancients recognized this reality. They stated that the light of consciousness is the subjective aspect of the one supreme original cause of creation. The one is both the creator and the creation.
Independent and Contained
It is argued that consciousness moves independently, without legs, hears without ears, and sees without eyes. Yet, within a physical body, the mind understands these experiences. This separation and unity bind the concept of consciousness in a paradoxical way, challenging our conventional understanding of both independence and constraint.
Whether consciousness ever achieves objective independence from panpsychism is a profound question that continues to fascinate philosophers, scientists, and thinkers. The interconnectedness and unity of consciousness point towards a complex and mysterious nature that defies easy categorization or explanation.
While science strives to understand the physical world, the exploration of consciousness remains a quest for the subjective, non-material truths that underpin our existence.