> The bees are highly social, and it is possible that it is primarily this fact that “lifts” their mental power into the realm of consciousness.
As far as I understand it, a theory of mind is a hard requirement for consciousness - you understand that other beings have minds, then you model them, then you turn that in on yourself, and the loop is closed and voila, you develop tools and culture and anxiety.
As far as I understand it, a theory of mind is a hard requirement for consciousness - you understand that other beings have minds, then you model them, then you turn that in on yourself, and the loop is closed and voila, you develop tools and culture and anxiety.