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> A baby that grows up in a sensory deprivation tank

Now imagine a baby that uses an artificial lung and receives nutrients directly, moves on a wheeled car (no need for balance), does not have proprioception, or a sense of smell (avoiding some very legacy brain areas).

I think, that such a baby still can achieve consciousness.

>>cybera+(OP)
I doubt it really takes that much brain power to move around complex environments, even using legs. Insects manage to do it.