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The novel Blindsight, by Peter Watts, explores exactly your quandary. Highly recommended.

• ilikecode 5y ago
  Thanks for that. It's exactly what I've been looking for. My mind has been on this whole topic for the last year. Even the name is a big hint I'll like it as blindsight is fascinating.
  • TeMPOraL 5y ago
    Strongly seconding the recommendation. You'll probably also like the references to scientific studies included at the end of the book. The book has a sequel, Echopraxia, which I also recommend. It's a novel based around the argument that consciousness is not only unnecessary, it's actually an evolutionary disadvantage.
  • kanzenryu2 5y ago
    Don't be put off by the bit about vampires.