Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient

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Scientists push new paradigm of animal consciousness, saying even insects may be sentient - Mander

i always assumed its on a spectrum
Same,more neurons create more complexity but not necessarily more acute distress. Although you could imaging there’s only so much distress a 100 neurons could create. That being said if you watch a bacteria get killed by another it quite clearly is not enjoying it
Watching a bacteria enjoying or not something is pareidolia. It’s reacting, for sure, and activating emergency responses.
Aren’t you?
Yes but with extra steps.