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Consciousness is the capacity of the mind that has allowed the human species to develop a unique intelligence based on reasoning and creativity, helping us to understand the world around us. But this marvel of evolution remains a mystery to scientists and philosophers and a major challenge for scientific research. With an admirable and rigorous outreach effort, this essay analyzes the evolution of consciousness through a fascinating journey from the first bacteria four billion years ago to the creation of artificial intelligence today.