What a blend of idealism (reminiscent of Kant, with echoes of Schopenhauer) and the familiar notions of materialistic thought (Darwinism and cognitive frameworks).
The article attempts to bridge these opposing frameworks but doesn't successfully reconcile them. One can't really sit on two chairs so far apart.
What is reality? Who defines it? The article doesn't seem to offer anything truly new compared to the long history of philosophy. It revisits familiar ideas without adding significant depth or original insights.
A more meaningful contribution would involve an attempt at holistic integration, rather than simply listing separate judgments. It is already clear that the phenomena of consciousness cannot be understood in isolation. Exploring interconnections - between material, mental, and possibly spiritual dimensions - would enrich the discussion and offer a more complete perspective.