Consciousness in Animals
The discussion delves into the complexities of consciousness across different species, highlighting that while mammals share similar brain structures, the consciousness of insects and fish remains uncertain. Anil emphasizes that behaviors like seeking anesthetics in fish suggest a capacity for pain, challenging our assumptions about consciousness based solely on human benchmarks. The conversation invites listeners to reconsider the criteria we use to define consciousness in the animal kingdom.In this clip
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Neil & Anil Seth Discuss Consciousness in the Universe
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