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I think it's safe to say they lack an intelligent soul, and how unbothered they are by persistent and grating annoyances such as loud streets, loud music, and smoke alarm low battery chirps is just another point of evidence for that. It further indicates they are truly not "present", as in they lack some kind of mental function that allows them to process the world around them the same way we do. You can see that as well if you've ever looked them directly in the eyes -- it's kind of hard to explain, but you can just tell there's nothing going on in their mind, no curiosity or intrigue about the affairs of others or the world they live in. I always wonder about what events of evolution or divine intervention could lead to this kind of disparity, and what purpose it serves