Even inanimate speck of dust interacts with the world via vibrations, displaying “micro-consciousness.”

For a fleeting phase, the “dead” would be aware of the activity around them.

Panpsychism, the idea that every particle carry minute levels of consciousness, insults common sense to be blunt. 

It's possible that consciousness, as we understand it, might have evolved from something basic to advanced.

The finding busts a common perception that equates unresponsiveness with unconsciousness.

Understand awareness at the level of electrical activity of neurons.