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249 | Peter Godfrey-Smith on Sentience and Octopus Minds

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Exploring Consciousness Through Evolutionary Diversity

This chapter explores the study of consciousness across diverse organisms, highlighting the evolutionary journeys of species like octopuses. By examining these unique pathways, the discussion emphasizes the valuable insights different creatures can offer into the nature of sentience.

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