Is consciousness inexplicible?

The video features a debate on consciousness, exploring whether it is part of the material world or not. Markus Gabriel argues against traditional metaphysical views, suggesting a new framework is needed. Ray Brassier critiques dualism and the explanatory gap, questioning our understanding of consciousness. Eva Jablonka offers a biological perspective, emphasizing the evolutionary roots of consciousness and its unique properties in living organisms.

What fundamental confusion does the speaker identify in the question of consciousness?

What is the significance of language and symbolic systems in understanding consciousness?

What are the three great organizations recognized in the living world according to the speaker?

How does the speaker propose to understand the evolution of consciousness?