This. -- “The idea that this parasite knows more about our brains than we do, and has the ability to exert desired change in complicated rodent behavior, is abs

This. -- “The idea that this parasite knows more about our brains than we do, and has the ability to exert desired change in complicated rodent behavior, is absolutely fascinating,” Ingram said. “Toxoplasma has done a phenomenal job of figuring out mammalian brains in order to enhance its transmission through a complicated life cycle.” -- There is no conscious awareness here, if that isn't obvious. It's cool this thing evolved to exploit behavior in this way, but it had no say in the matter.