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Mary is patiently waiting behind the red light in her car. The light has been extended to allow for the long line of protesters that are crossing to clear the intersection. She runs her fingers around the steering wheel, finding its warmth pleasing. Goodnight Irene is playing on the radio. “It’s a good day”, she thinks. Mary is experiencing a wide range of conscious states, including visual experiences, auditory experiences, tactile experiences, thoughts, and emotions. Despite their differences, however, there is…

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