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Moral Status and the Complexity of Consciousness
Consciousness may not be necessary for moral status; attributes beyond consciousness could influence how one should be treated. The concept of consciousness is vague and multidimensional, with neuroscience, philosophical reflection, and meditation offering different pathways to understanding its complexity. Consciousness is not always fully detailed and continuous as initially perceived, but can vary in degrees across multiple dimensions.