Why consciousness exists at all

ScienceDaily
Dec 15, 2025, 10:29 am201 ptsTop
Consciousness evolved in stages, starting with basic survival responses like pain and alarm, then expanding into focused awareness and self-reflection. These layers help organisms avoid danger, learn from the environment, and coordinate socially. Surprisingly, birds show many of these same traits, from…

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