[betty boop]

Who is to say atoms are unconscious? Who is to say the brain is the seat of consciousness? Sure, it's a popular thing to say, but a cop-out: begs the question.

Who is to say atoms are unconscious? Far be it from me to say so, RW!

Who is to say the brain is the seat of consciousness? Well again, not me, RW. But people like Lewontin, Dawkins, Hawking, Pinker, Dennett, et al., say that. Not to mention Ayn Rand.

Of course to say as much begs the question. That was my point.

[RightWhale]

Who is to say atoms are unconscious?

Well, good. Maybe we are on the same sheet of music. Or in the same opera anyway.