Comment by cma
8 hours ago
> It is missing individual agency and self sufficiency which is a hallmark of consciousness.
You can be completely paralyzed and completely concious.
8 hours ago
> It is missing individual agency and self sufficiency which is a hallmark of consciousness.
You can be completely paralyzed and completely concious.
Yes, but you can't be completely suspended with no sensory input or output, not even internally (i.e. hunger, inner pains, etc), and no desires, and still be conscious.
Yes, and you have individual agency while completely paralyzed.