Please allow me to clarify. “This plant moves as if it can count and is aware of time.” We are in agreement that the plant is not aware, and I was careful to say so. “Learning that caused me to re-think what it means to count, as did your essay. Except the plant-fact is interesting while your essay is useful.” Hearing a random song on the radio can spark a thought, but it doesn’t mean I’m thinking about that song. That’s what I mean by an interesting re-think. The essay I praise is something I’m thinking about. That’s what I mean by a useful re-think.
Please allow me to clarify. “This plant moves as if it can count and is aware of time.” We are in agreement that the plant is not aware, and I was careful to say so. “Learning that caused me to re-think what it means to count, as did your essay. Except the plant-fact is interesting while your essay is useful.” Hearing a random song on the radio can spark a thought, but it doesn’t mean I’m thinking about that song. That’s what I mean by an interesting re-think. The essay I praise is something I’m thinking about. That’s what I mean by a useful re-think.