"At this point in time, we can begin to grapple with issues of function, of the mechanics of things. it does not tell us what consciousness is, what consciousness means, or what mindfulness is."
Janie, "consciouness and mindfulness" are idea constructs. There is no way to measure something that is in an idea form and not necessarilly physical. If these thing become measurable, then we will have useful information. In the meantime, we have to be satisfied with someone's experiential view of these elements which may not be shared by others.