> We already know consciousness can arise from neuronal activity. Do you think no other substrate could give rise to consciousness?

Conjecture of another is reported by “Light Eaters” [0] which I’ve just started. Of course, materially sufficient is less than a slam dunk given plausible theory that many mental states are learned not innate [1] and consciousness is relatively recent development in humans [2].

0. https://www.amazon.com/Light-Eaters-Unseen-Intelligence-Unde...

1. https://www.amazon.com/How-Emotions-Are-Made-Secret/dp/15098...

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Origin_of_Consciousness_in...

The very first review I see at Amazon (Kimberly) is saying "Book's main premise is an erratic, non-peer reviewed assertion". The said review is detailed and has cited multiple references. I don't know what to conclude. Advice would help.

https://www.amazon.com/How-Emotions-Are-Made-Secret/dp/15098...