5 ms·
They mention that sedating bacteria can cause them to “pause” as well. Are bacteria considered conscious?
by codeisawesome 9y ago
They mention that sedating bacteria can cause them to “pause” as well. Are bacteria considered conscious?
- taneq 9y agoPutting a strong magnet next to my old mechanical watch causes it to "pause" too. Clearly I'm sedating it.
- has2k1 9y agoIf you buy into Pansychism [1], bacteria are very conscious. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panpsychism https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panpsychism
- pygy_ 9y agoTranscription factors are proteins that activate or inhibit genes, including the genes of other transcription factors. They form complex regulation network isomorphic to neuronal networks. It looks like consciousness arises from what the brain does (processing information), and that DNA can do the same thing, so... why not?