I think you did a fine job teasing us readers with this consciousness appetizer. As a Clinical Data Scientist, I prefer the scientific method. But, as someone who had died and returned AND practices remote viewing, my physical self can be in bed and my consciousness self can be gaining knowledge without the use of my traditional five senses. This is why I support Dualism. I've been doing this for nearly 18 years. I supplement my own experiences with research done at IANDS. org, ACISTE.org and Rhine.org.
I think, therefore I am. Or, I am, therefore I think. ;)