I think most of the experts Max has in mind are talking about phenomenal consciousness. One example is Max’s recent interview with Jon Mallatt.
My own view is that there is no sharp line separating “phenomenal consciousness” from mere cognitive abilities, though certainly some types of mental abilities tug at our moral heartstrings more than others, and it is a nontrivial question what degree of the heartstring-tugging abilities insects have.
I think most of the experts Max has in mind are talking about phenomenal consciousness. One example is Max’s recent interview with Jon Mallatt.
My own view is that there is no sharp line separating “phenomenal consciousness” from mere cognitive abilities, though certainly some types of mental abilities tug at our moral heartstrings more than others, and it is a nontrivial question what degree of the heartstring-tugging abilities insects have.