I’ve got to disagree. What my introspection calls my “consciousness” is mostly listening to myself talk to myself. And then after I have practiced saying it to myself, I may go on to say it out loud.
Agreed, but that tells you consciousness requires language. That doesn’t tell you language requires consciousness. Drugs such as alcohol or Ambien can cause people to have conversations and engage in other activities while unconscious.
Agreed, but that tells you consciousness requires language. That doesn’t tell you language requires consciousness. Drugs such as alcohol or Ambien can cause people to have conversations and engage in other activities while unconscious.