A sequence of events that could lead up to the ability to recognize ‘choice’ (awareness).

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Natural catastrophic event(s) through the latter duration of gestation.

That cause sustained and elevated adrenaline levels in a soon to be mother.

In turn causing larger than normal systems for producing and managing adrenaline in a fetus.

That once born would naturally seek out the means to cause higher production of adrenaline. i.e. novelty seeking behavior

A physical and behavior change that both would increase the blood flow and pressure to the frontal lobes of the brain.

Which would allow for the opportunities to recognize ‘choice’.

A potential, first deviation from the governance of the natural environment.