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| − | We know extremely little about how consciousness | + | We know extremely little about how [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consciousness consciousness] physically works. While it is intuitively hard to believe, it is possible that any sufficiently intelligent system could be conscious, even if it is made of rocks (or tennis balls). |
I see no reason why plants couldn't eventually develop some form of communication if their environment required it. | I see no reason why plants couldn't eventually develop some form of communication if their environment required it. | ||
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We know extremely little about how consciousness physically works. While it is intuitively hard to believe, it is possible that any sufficiently intelligent system could be conscious, even if it is made of rocks (or tennis balls).
I see no reason why plants couldn't eventually develop some form of communication if their environment required it.
