# Can a conscious entity do anything for itself that an unconscious simulation of that entity… by Daniel Dennett > "Can a conscious entity do anything for itself that an unconscious simulation of that entity couldn't do for itself?" > **— Daniel Dennett**, *The Evolution of Consciousness (1998), excerpt candidate* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: The Evolution of Consciousness (1998), excerpt candidate.