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#649 - Anil Seth - Does Your Brain Hallucinate Conscious Reality?
Modern Wisdom
Measuring Consciousness in Animals
Measuring consciousness in animals involves various approaches, such as the mirror self-recognition test which assesses if an animal recognizes its mirror image as itself. This ability develops over time in humans, highlighting the progression of self-consciousness. Additionally, assessing responsiveness to pain can be a more practical indicator of consciousness, observing if animals exhibit behaviors associated with conscious pain response like tending to wounds or seeking relief. The ability to suffer is a crucial factor in determining ethical considerations for animals in the realm of consciousness evaluation.
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