David Chalmers (2004) argues that the easy problems of consciousness involve objectively observable data, which he calls "third-person data," and the hard problem involves subjective experiences, which he calls "first-person data." Chalmers claims that scientific progress on the hard problem is possible, and among the projects he advocates is a search for:
A) binocular rivalry.
B) the neural correlates of consciousness.
C) illusory conjunctions.
D) perceptual bistability.

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David Chalmers advocates for the search for the neural correlates of consciousness as a way to make scientific progress on the hard problem of consciousness. This involves identifying the specific neural systems that correlate with conscious experience.

David Chalmers (2004) Argues That the Easy Problems of Consciousness