The advent of consciousness was a crucial point in the long trajectory of life. For us, Sapiens, this evolutionary leap, in addition to opening the doors to the development of an immense cultural and technological framework, provided us with the fascinating experience of subjectivity, our "private infinity". But the phenomenon of consciousness is not unique to humans and manifests itself in different ways throughout the complex web of life. Today, in a world with visible signs of collapse, understanding the role of being aware is undoubtedly a crucial factor for the outcome of the 21st century.