I suspect it matters more than we may realize. It is something like how quantum effects work when we measure them. A conscious capable entity has the closed l

I suspect it matters more than we may realize. It is something like how quantum effects work when we measure them. A conscious capable entity has the closed loop needed to have the capacity to [something] "self." (Yeah, there is a word missing and it is missing because I lack understanding.) Sensory deprivation seems to really impact us as well! Maybe that closed loop is always needed, like oxygen is for our bodies. We may endure a brief excursion "all inside the box", but a longer time leads to madness, damage. However it works, the fact is we have a robust and high fidelity perception of ourselves and the world and we feed on all like food and water. It is very suggestive, and I find thoughts along these lines compelling and difficult to reason about. We are missing something basic. Of that I am sure.