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Insects and Other Animals Have Consciousness, Experts Declare

The Quanta Podcast

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Rethinking Consciousness: Insights from Simple Nervous Systems

This chapter discusses the evolving understanding of consciousness in various animals, with a focus on nematode worms and their intricate neural integration. It also examines the debates around the consciousness of fish and the implications of differing brain structures across species, challenging traditional views about the requirements for consciousness.

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