I think it's more than "just neurons firing". I mean, what are neurons? OK, they're cells, made of biomolecules, which are made of atoms. But what are atoms? What is any matter? There's a theory that matter only exists because consciousness exists to perceive it. So maybe consciousness is the fundamental thing in the universe. If you assume that to be the case, your perspective can change quite a lot.
RE: Life into Perspective: A thought