There is nothing in natural science that accounts for us having a inner world of sounds, pictures and sensations.

 

David Chalmers calls this the 'hard problem of consciousness'.

 

We simply don't know yet how something like consciousness can arise from the electrochemistry of the brain.

 

So perhaps someone here can explain to me how consciousness can arise from chemistry?

There is nothing in natural science that accounts for us having a inner world of sounds, pictures and sensations.

 

You don't know that. The evidence suggests it is possible.

 

 

We simply don't know yet how something like consciousness can arise from the electrochemistry of the brain.

 

So perhaps someone here can explain to me how consciousness can arise from chemistry?

 

As you say, this is not yet fully understood so it is probably a bit optimistic to expect anyone here to explain it. But they may be able to point you at some of the relevant bits of research.

 

But parts of the problem are understood. For example, our sense of consciousness and "self" (which may be an illusion) depends partly on memory - both long term and short term. The mechanisms for the various forms of memory, and how they are managed/recalled are increasingly well understood. Mirror neurons may have a role in us developing a "theory of mind" and hence enabling introspection. And so on...