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In article <1992Jun8.154141.8435@javelin.sim.es.com> biesel@javelin.sim.es.com (Heiner Biesel) writes:

>However, while I don't accept the general necessity of a conscious
>component in order for an entity to be conscious, I do tend to think
>that it is necessary for human beings. Those who assert otherwise bear
>the burden of showing how consciousness can arise out of the interactions
>of two or more unconscious components. 

>Thus far the attempts to do so that I've seen have resorted to vigorous 
>hand-waving at the crucial stage. Perhaps you'd like to take a crack at it?

Do you distinguish between consciousness and awareness?

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