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At the outset of any discussion about consciousness, it is pertinent to acknowledge the existing uncertainty surrounding its true nature. Each person possesses an intuitive sense of what consciousness feels like, but translating these experiences into scientific understanding proves challenging. Two philosophical perspectives emerge in the discourse: one considers consciousness as a product of matter, while the other suggests it may transcend materialistic explanations. Some theorists propose that consciousness maybe even encapsulates ‘protoconsciousness’ within the very fabric of matter.