Throughout his essay, Nagel gives examples of what could be possible by analyzing brain states, by both human and “Martian” scientists, but all that would do for us in trying to quantify experiences, is show the inner workings of the brain of any organism on a cellular level, but it would not tell you what that organism feels, thinks, or remembers. An interesting example of measurable vs. non-measurable experiences would be your own response to certain smells: some, like the smell of your favorite savory food, will trigger an automatic response in all parts of your digestive tract, to prepare your body for eating and digesting food. But think of another response to smells: smells that can trigger vivid
