Consciousness as a Survivor's Tool

Consciousness emerged as a vital mechanism for survival in living organisms. It allows beings, such as birds, to navigate their environments and make predictions, which ultimately enhances their chances of survival. This perspective challenges the human-centric view, suggesting that consciousness serves a critical purpose across all life forms, not just in humans. The idea posits that life itself is an inferential and predictive process, highlighting a fundamental connection between consciousness and the necessity of living.