Perhaps after watching The Matrix Resurrections trailer, you found yourself feeling more skeptical of the external world than normal. But soon, you found comfort in one thing: you could be sure of the various conscious mental states that you undergo. Your thoughts, emotions, and various perceptual experiences all surely exist, and you know them more intimately than you know the world beyond the senses. Unfortunately, matters aren’t so simple. In this P4L, we’ll look at a variety of skepticism about our conscious mental lives. • Join the E-ListIf you would like to be added to the P4L e-list, please email <Philosophy@montclair.edu>• What is P4L?Students, professors, and other philosophy enthusiasts close-read and discuss a few great passages of philosophy.• Who’s invited?No preparation or previous knowledge of philosophy is needed. Everyone is welcome!• Should I bring anything?Bring a beverage, and if you’re hungry, bring your actual lunch.