This article proposes an innovative theoretical framework to address the hard problem of consciousness, focusing on the subjective nature of qualia. Drawing from interdisciplinary perspectives in philosophy of mind and neuroscience, the model challenges reductionist explanations that attribute consciousness exclusively to brain activity. The concept of the brain’s “atomic nature” is introduced, emphasizing the importance of identity in subjective experience. Furthermore, it argues that consciousness possesses a non-material dimension, distinguishing it from artificial intelligence and highlighting its role in human cognition and emotion. Continue reading Explaining Qualia: A Proposed Theoretical Framework for Addressing the Hard Problem of Consciousness