Molecular Contiguity between Human and Animal Consciousness through Evolution: Some Considerations
Massimo Cocchi, Fabio Gabrielli, Lucio Tonello
Journal of Phylogenetics & Evolutionary Biology 2013 DOI: 10.4172/2329-9002.1000119 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Citations | 9 |
| Key points | Argues that molecular evolution of consciousness may be contiguous between humans and animals, with increasing complexity of consciousness corresponding to the evolutionary process. Proposes a speculative role for serotonin and thermoregulation in the evolution of consciousness in living beings. |
Abstract
This work suggests the possibility of the existence of contiguity in the molecular evolution of consciousness, between man and animal.From the experimental point of view and in terms of hypotheses, it seems that many elements lead to considerations about a common molecular evolutionary origin of the consciousness in animals and humans.It seems, also, evident that the increasing levels of complexity of consciousness can correspond to the evolutionary process.The work discusses a scientific speculation about the possible role of serotonin and thermoregulation in the evolution of consciousness of living beings.
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