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"the mechanics that transformed us from a basic life form to a life form with a consciousness"

If those mechanics are known I'd love to hear them.

ctrl-f that page for 'consciousness' and report back.

Not a wiki article, but From Bacteria to Bach and Back is more or less about this very subject.

A philosopher's perspective but still interesting nonetheless.

That's me you quoted and I'd love to hear them, too. That is part of the point.