When I think of “things that are (defined to be) subjective”, the idea that comes to mind is that of qualia. The perceiver of qualia isn’t in control of them — if I’m experiencing redness, I can’t really choose that it be blue instead. I can say that I’m perceiving blue, but I’d be lying about my own experience.
Fair enough. I am just pointing out the solution to your confusion: You are talking past one another. Words can be wrong, and it is essential to make sure that such things are sorted out properly for an intelligent discussion.
When I think of “things that are (defined to be) subjective”, the idea that comes to mind is that of qualia. The perceiver of qualia isn’t in control of them — if I’m experiencing redness, I can’t really choose that it be blue instead. I can say that I’m perceiving blue, but I’d be lying about my own experience.
Fair enough. I am just pointing out the solution to your confusion: You are talking past one another. Words can be wrong, and it is essential to make sure that such things are sorted out properly for an intelligent discussion.