Thanks a lot for posting this here, interesting.

Like I said "Otherwise this will go nowhere" yep that's correct I wanted to make this conversation more convenient, only? communication is very important on a philosophy forum.

Well it's not I'm asking about general trends, obviously everyone is an individual and there are going to be exceptions even if you can find such a generality, your far too eager to interpret what I say in a negative light.
To the second point yes that's correct, my error I'm talking about a lack of sympathy.

Interesting how your environment can play a role in this. At least from my point of view by being unethical to those around you, you're contributing to making the world worse off. That would only make me feel poorly of myself, this is why I struggle to understand those who seem to have a significant lack of empathy.

I think we need to get our definitions straight otherwise this will go nowhere. Like I said I'm no expert but I would go with the definition that consciousness is the ability to be aware of the external environment. That ability appears to be produced by parts of the brain. The tree is in the external environment.

I'm not an expert on how consciousness functions but yes I believe the outside world such as a tree exists independently from my own awareness of it.

Interesting, I believe so though yes, not to put words in his mouth, I think Harris would likely say the same so it's probably not the point of view he's espousing.

What I don't understand about this is how depersonalization is a more accurate depiction of reality? This 6:26, Consciousness is formed from various parts of the brain, correct? Although there is no central point your consciousness is emanating, it still originates from the brain not outside it.