<s>[INST] All animals are conscious
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This is the controversial stand we'll be taking in this
essay. In fact, we'll go further: animals are not only conscious, but
also possess a certain level of self-awareness.

The implications of this perspective are profound. If we accept that
animals are conscious and self-aware, then we must reevaluate our
treatment of them in various settings, such as in the home, in
research, and in the food industry.

## What do we mean by "conscious"?[/INST]