> If something can make decisions, without external input, act on those decisions without external support, then it could be said to be sentient. So like, a mi

> If something can make decisions, without external input, act on those decisions without external support, then it could be said to be sentient. So like, a microcontroller deciding to turn on a LED from time to time when it feels like it is sentient? Sounds like it by that definition. > a key indicator of sentience is the ability to kill another species, even its own, but chooses not to Oh no. This appears to be a different definition now! I'm afraid I don't meet the sentience threshold then. I have many skills but I don't think that I have the ability to kill another species. Not alone at least.