A simple linguistic ontology is one of the most perverse, heuristic patterns of thought. A rock is also more than it's thoughts, and retains some degree of con

A simple linguistic ontology is one of the most perverse, heuristic patterns of thought. A rock is also more than it's thoughts, and retains some degree of consciousness. Imagining concepts like souls as a sort of litmus test for consciousness only serves to reinforce a thought-based comprehension.