[jasfi]

Why is consciousness in humans limited to our brains? We've never seen non-living material exhibit the characteristics of life in nature.

The computers and robots we build are carrying out instructions in a very mechanical way, however impressive they are.

[mehphp]

Aren’t our brains just carrying out instructions in a very impressive way?

I think the jury is still out on whether or not we actually have any control over our thoughts.

[jasfi]

I was referring to the consciousness. What it means to experience reality with awareness.