> We can't even properly define consciousness. "The term is impossible to define except in terms that are unintelligible without a grasp of what consciousness

> We can't even properly define consciousness. "The term is impossible to define except in terms that are unintelligible without a grasp of what consciousness means. Many fall into the trap of equating consciousness with self-consciousness—to be conscious it is only necessary to be aware of the external world. Consciousness is a fascinating but elusive phenomenon: it is impossible to specify what it is, what it does, or why it has evolved. Nothing worth reading has been written on it." from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consciousness http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consciousness