Later, animals began to experience affect (emotions). This wasn't just seeing a predator; it was feeling the "urge" to flee. This internal drive is a cornerstone of subjective experience.
For centuries, we’ve looked at the stars and wondered where the universe came from. But perhaps the greater mystery lies behind our own eyes. How does a three-pound lump of grey matter produce the feeling of being alive? When did "information processing" become "experience"? The Origins and History of Consciousness
The history of consciousness is also the history of how we define it. Later, animals began to experience affect (emotions)
The Ghost in the Machine: The Origins and History of Consciousness For centuries, we’ve looked at the stars and
Today, philosopher David Chalmers points to "The Hard Problem." We can explain how the brain functions (the "easy" problems), but we still can't explain why any of that function is accompanied by an internal experience. Why Does History Matter?