All the major natural patterns (like gravity and entropy) are conscious. We just haven’t figured out how to talk with them yet.
And speaking of entropy, there are exterior forces which compel whole cultures to make bad choices. In particular, multiple choice tests select for people who can tolerate low-context thinking, and no one who is good at multiple choice tests should be allowed any important responsibility.
All the major natural patterns (like gravity and entropy) are conscious. We just haven’t figured out how to talk with them yet.
And speaking of entropy, there are exterior forces which compel whole cultures to make bad choices. In particular, multiple choice tests select for people who can tolerate low-context thinking, and no one who is good at multiple choice tests should be allowed any important responsibility.