The "living mirror" theory: Why all living organisms may have consciousness
Briefly

What we consider an incredible leap in understanding where we come from—namely, that we are a collection of material particles—does not begin to address questions regarding consciousness.
From the inner perspective, being human involves a rich tapestry of feelings and experiences that cannot be quantified by scientific measurements, highlighting a disconnect.
Mystics throughout history have explored our nature through direct experience, tapping into aspects of existence that remain unmeasured and mysterious to contemporary science.
While science provides an external framework for understanding our physical existence, it fails to grasp the subjective essence of consciousness that makes one truly feel alive.
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