#permanentnote We certainly seem like we appreciate consciousness. Moreover, there is good reason to think that we aesthetically appreciate, rather than merely practically appreciate, consciousness. If one were to be turned into a full philosophical zombie à la Chalmers, then practically your life would be no different, but it is doubtful that this is an option anyone who isn't suicidal would choose, given the loss of phenomenal character. Related: [[How to Explain the Aesthetic Appreciation of Consciousness]]