Consciousness is anything you define it as. I tell people…
“Consciousness is anything you define it as. I tell people instead of waiting, just take any definition that you like, and use that, and run with it! So I don't think the issue is that we don't know what consciousness is. The issue is we don't have a consensus on what consciousness is. Far from it.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Consciousness lacks a single definition; adopt a useful one and act on it.
In simple terms: Pick a definition and use it.
Key Takeaway
Define and act.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
action
Mood
curious
motivated
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- personal development
- research
- creative projects
Key Concepts
subjectivity
consensus
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- What definition will guide your work?
- How does a pragmatic view affect your research?
A Different Perspective
Definitions may oversimplify complex phenomena.