The article discusses the author's childhood memories, specifically moments under a dining table that reflect her relationship with her deceased mother. As an adult psychologist with ADHD, the author explores the complexities of consciousness, emphasizing its subjective nature. The piece critiques science for often adopting a narrow viewpoint, highlighting that while consciousness studies are essential, they can overlook individual experiences. The author underscores that each person's experience is unique, and this individuality is lost when science prioritizes generalized, higher-order thinking over personal narrative and emotional insight.
"Consciousness has been defined as 'subjective experience.' It is considered subjective because your experience...is inherently different than my experience, and because no two experiences are the same."
"I unveiled two unfortunate characteristics of science: (1) scientists can be hardheaded and closed-minded, and (2) science tends to overemphasize the role of higher-order thinking within the human experience."
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