Sharing the World – a Social Aspect of Consciousness

I suggest that shared knowledge is an inherent feature of conscious experience, even when we're not actively reflecting on or sharing our experiences. When we navigate the physical world, we perceive ourselves as existing within a stationary environment independent of our actions. This perception arises from intricate neural computations that take account of our movements as well as sensory input. This shared understanding of the world is essential for successful social interaction, as we assume that others perceive the same reality. Our subjective experiences, while personal, are shaped by our shared understanding of the world, which becomes a form of common knowledge.