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240 - Peter Godfrey-Smith: Cuttlefish, Octopuses, and the Consciousness of Mysterious Minds

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From Shelled Ancestors to the Essence of Mind and Brain

This chapter explores the transition of cephalopods from shelled ancestors to modern forms like octopuses and squids. It examines the relationship between brains and consciousness, suggesting a materialistic view that unifies the two while questioning the necessary conditions for consciousness across different brain types.

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