i agree with that, however when you look at some of the definitions of consciousness, subjective experience or 'qualia' is just one component. many definitions of consciousness have a very narrow definition, like Dennett's in the TED talk.
Hey chiro - i agree that definitions of consciousness are often lacking. however, there are a few ways to look at it to get closer to what it may be.
First off, consciousness is either the brain or a function of the brain (materialistic model) or there is some sort of soul or spirit stuff...
A very intriguing TED talk discusses the similarities between consciousness arising in the brain (via Dan Dennett)and search algorithms. Would LOVE to get some more detailed insight into this from the community here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGF9NbPFfRo"