The debate whether consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe is an abstraction. There is only Self. Self is fundamental. It is Self which experiences itself as itself and calls itself Consciousness, the Universe and the whole dictionary. Perhaps it is true that there once was a Tower of Babel but it is Self which has constructed it itself and got lost in translation along the way. All that is here is Self perceiving itself as diversified not to feel alone, to experience Companionship, Friendship, to Love and Be Loved in return. Sure; we can say of course that consciousness is fundamental as long as it is remembered that consciousness is Self and that Self is undivided for division is a non-event. Division is a sensory illusion that serves the purpose of Companionship. All this for Love; not to feel alone. In conclusion: Self is fundamental and Love is fundamentally all that matter(s) quite literally so for it is what Self desires. The equation? 'I=Love'.
~ Wald