I've always heard "sentience" defined, especially in contrast to sapience, as the ability to simply perceive one's environment. You may be using it under a broader sense, though, because bacteria can undoubtedly sense…
I've always heard "sentience" defined, especially in contrast to sapience, as the ability to simply perceive one's environment. You may be using it under a broader sense, though, because bacteria can undoubtedly sense…