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The concepts 'consciousness' and 'animals' are related through scientific literature examining consciousness specifically in animals, as shown in [1] which details indicators and criteria of consciousness in animals, [2] arguing for its broad distribution among animals, and [3] clarifying its role in animals' choice mechanisms.
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Theories and Methods of Consciousness biomedres.us 1 fact
referencePennartz C M A, Farisco M, and Evers K published 'Indicators and Criteria of Consciousness in Animals and Intelligent Machines: An Inside-Out Approach' in Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience in 2019.
Complexity and the Evolution of Consciousness | Biological Theory link.springer.com 1 fact
claimDawkins (2001) suggests that the distinction between fixed choice mechanisms and learning-sensitive choice mechanisms can help clarify the role of consciousness in the choice problems faced by animals.
The function(s) of consciousness: an evolutionary perspective frontiersin.org 1 fact
referenceIrwin (2020) argues for renewed perspectives on the deep evolutionary roots and broad distribution of consciousness among animals.