Consciousness and Lizards: Exploring Non-Human Subjective Experience

When we consider the question of consciousness, we often find ourselves trapped within the confines of human experience. Yet the natural world presents us with a vast array of neural architectures that challenge our anthropocentric assumptions about the nature of subjective experience. Among these, reptiles—particularly lizards—offer a fascinating case study for understanding consciousness beyond the mammalian brain.

The Reptilian Mind

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