What is consciousness? The short of it: nobody knows.

This episode we dive into a really hotly debated topic, consciousness. What is it? How do we test it? Do animals have it? Do machines have it? Does Aaron's calculator have it? DOES THIS PODCAST HAVE IT? Does it even exist?

References:
What is it like to be a bat
Smarty Plants

Opening Invocation:
Dealer's Choice  (Source: Tax Day)

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