Consciousness appears to have evolved along with various creatures as an aid to survival. The mechanism of consciousness appears to be electro-chemical in nature. The primary purpose and raison d’être of consciousness is survival; Consciousness evolved as organisms became more complex and had the need to survive and reproduce in often challenging and competitive environments. Consciousness helps conscious organisms to find food and water, clean air or water to breath, avoid dangers such as falling off a cliff, fire and predation, and also to find a suitable mate in order to reproduce which is also aided and facilitated by instinctual and subconscious drives.
The primary drive behind the development of consciousness was survival and adaptation. By enabling organisms to perceive, process information, and respond to their environment, consciousness conferred a significant advantage in the struggle for existence.
Consciousness helps organisms to:
• Acquire essential resources (food, water, air)
• Avoid hazards (predators, cliffs, fire, etc etc)
• Find a suitable mate for reproduction
• Compete with other organisms for resources and mates
This survival-oriented function of consciousness is widely accepted in the scientific community, and it’s evident in the way our brains are wired to respond to threats or opportunities.
As consciousness evolved and became more complex, it also enabled other aspects like self-awareness, social cognition, creativity, and spirituality. These emergent properties have contributed to the rich and multifaceted nature of human consciousness.
