ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Consciousness Explained

Consciousness is when we are aware of our thoughts, feelings, and the world around us. It's what makes us "alive" and helps us make decisions and learn from our experiences. Consciousness is like a spotlight that allows us focus on certain things and ignore others. When we're conscious, we can think about the things we're experiencing and how we're feeling. It's something that's unique to us and that we can't share with other living things.