Cephalopod Connection to Consciousness
A Literature Review
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https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.1915Keywords:
Octopus, survival skills, CephalopodAbstract
This literature review explores the survival skills of octopuses and examines their connection to levels of consciousness. Octopuses are creatures known to have higher levels of intelligence, and behaviors under this category demonstrate consciousness through the ability to interpret one’s surroundings and act accordingly. The ability to camouflage and the act of sleeping both demonstrate a higher level of consciousness. Camouflage necessitates a detailed self-awareness, while purposefully altering one's state of consciousness through sleep inherently exemplifies consciousness. Moreover, the mysteries of octopus arms, with their remarkable innovations—such as nerve regeneration that even surpasses human capabilities—strongly suggest a connection to some form of consciousness. Finally, while octopus reproductive patterns don't seem to be linked to consciousness, further research is needed to confirm this.
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