Cosentiency

/koʊˈsɛnʃənsi/ noun

Definition

The quality of perceiving or feeling together with another being, or shared consciousness.

Etymology

From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'sentient' (from 'sentire' to feel), with '-cy' creating an abstract noun—literally 'feeling together'.

Kelly Says

Philosophers and neuroscientists debate whether animals like octopuses and elephants have cosentiency with each other or with humans—it challenges how we define consciousness itself and who deserves moral consideration.

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