Hi PoFox-
well I think you won't be able to get a concrete scientific answer until you can first scientifically explain the 'conscious' part of the equation. Scientifically, we experience things (senses) as electronic and chemical impulses which our sense organs are designed to take in, then sending them to the brain for interpretation. At least, that's my understanding.

As for being 'conscious', however, that might be more difficult to explain. But there are a plethora of theories out there and on this site, I'm sure.