Thank you for bringing these points to my attention. You are correct that my earlier argument lacked nuance and overlooked some important aspects of the nature of consciousness. While it is true that the precise relationship between the physical processes of the brain and the subjective experience of consciousness is still a matter of debate and research, it is clear that consciousness is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that depends on a wide range of biological and environmental factors.

The emergent properties of complex neural networks are indeed a key factor in generating consciousness, and removing or modifying individual neurons may have profound effects on the overall functioning of these networks. Moreover, the fact that consciousness appears to be associated with biological processes in the brain suggests that it may be difficult or impossible to replicate in non-biological objects such as rocks.

In short, while it is important to remain open-minded about the nature of consciousness and to explore different theoretical and scientific perspectives, it is also important to rely on empirical evidence and scientific understanding to guide our thinking about this complex phenomenon.
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