[pessimizer]

I don't think we do. The only evidence I have that other people are conscious is by analogy; because I assume that whatever conscious is, I am, and other people seem like me.

[maxerickson]

You've skipped my point though, I'm saying that your definition of conscious isn't a useful articulation of the difference, so of course it doesn't yield a satisfying result.

Then compare the life's work of Picasso to the life's work of most cats. Art is evocative. Cats poop a lot.

[Nursie]

Compare it to the life's work of most humans.

Humans poop a lot, I'd guess even more than cats...

[maxerickson]

See, it's hard to articulate.