dhw: This is a very small, and drastically edited selection. They do not discuss the source or even the nature of consciousness, but the extent to which bacteria can be called cognitive, intelligent beings. Clearly a subject to be taken very seriously. > > Clearly! > > Bbella: Thanks for the quotes. I've barely had time to keep up much less watch or read the links. So have to say I appreciate these tidbits.-I totally agree!