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Input Versus Action: A Shift in Perspective

Reflecting on traditional discussions around consciousness, the speaker notes that much of the existing discourse tends to concentrate heavily on the sensory experiences associated with conscious states. Questions often posed include, "What does it feel like to be a bat?" or "What is it like to experience life as a human?" This sensory-centric view emphasizes the 'input side' of consciousness, potentially overshadowing the critical aspect of the 'actuation side'—the ability to act and make decisions as an agent.