Which phrase describes the internal experience of p-zombies?

Which phrase describes the internal experience of p-zombies?

• A. No lights on inside
• B. Bright lights on inside
• C. No lights on outside
• D. Lights on outside

Answer: (A)

Think of inner conscious experience as a light inside that indicates what someone feels or experiences subjectively. A normal human has inner experience, so there would be “lights on inside.” A p-zombie is defined as being physically identical to a human in behavior and brain states but lacking any subjective experience. That means there are no inner experiences at all, so there are “no lights on inside.” The other options describe outer appearance or behavior or imply inner experience, which isn’t what p-zombies have.

Think of inner conscious experience as a light inside that indicates what someone feels or experiences subjectively. A normal human has inner experience, so there would be “lights on inside.” A p-zombie is defined as being physically identical to a human in behavior and brain states but lacking any subjective experience. That means there are no inner experiences at all, so there are “no lights on inside.” The other options describe outer appearance or behavior or imply inner experience, which isn’t what p-zombies have.