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The speaker begins by emphasizing their conscious decision to refrain from delving into the conceptual depths of consciousness itself. Instead, they have gravitated towards discussing observable behaviors and intelligent actions framed in a scientific context. This method, they argue, allows focus on "easier problems" without prematurely entangling them with the complexities of consciousness.

Although acknowledging consciousness as a significant problem, the speaker believes that drawing lines between observable behaviors and the convolutions of subjective experience is essential for progress. The "easy problems" of consciousness—those that are measurable and externally observable—can provide a clearer path to understanding before tackling deeper philosophical quandaries.