“Science has so far been unable to tell us how self-aware dogs are, much less whether they have anything like our conscious. This is not surprising, since neither scientists nor philosophers can agree about what the consciousness of humans consists of, let alone that of animals.”
@jimstep260853 We rescued a Newfoundland/poodle mix from a puppy mill. We’ve only had her 3 weeks. She loves her new surroundings. Lays in the grass and looks out toward our mini forest. She’s clearly in awe of her new surroundings.
@jimstep260853 A connection with us, with rhythms of earth - a consciousness certainly.
@jimstep260853 All I know is that they are special creatures! 🤗❤
@jimstep260853 I don't know about dogs' or any animal's level of self-awareness, but I DO know that, like humans, all animals are sentient and want to live. And that is why I'm vegan.
@jimstep260853 We have so much to learn from dogs And when we do, we can evolve