The document discusses the importance of embodiment for consciousness and cognition. It argues that: 1. Thinking requires a physical body, not just a brain, as muscular activity and sensory responses produce important visceral and emotional feedback. 2. Through physical interaction with the world, an agent can develop depictions of reality, non-cognitive expectations, and environmental/social concepts needed for effective decision making. 3. The idea of "conscious inessentialism", where consciousness is not necessary for intelligent behavior, is flawed since cognition depends on an agent's full sensorimotor capabilities and history of physical engagement with its environment.