Tag: animal behavior
“Directed Evolution”: The Tiniest Brain Is Not Simple
Even a cursory examination of the connectome shows the complexity of the brain, despite its tiny size.
As a Cudgel Against Human Exceptionalism, Researchers Push for Bonobo “Theory of Mind”
Is it true that “recognizing when someone else lacks information” has been thought to be a distinctly human trait?
Science Writing Tries to Smash Human Exceptionalism
Stone tool use among animals versus the Stone Age provides a useful illustration of the tendency.
Being a Bat: Some Scientists Push Animal Consciousness
A group of scientists and philosophers have published a declaration that there is evidence that a wide range of animals exhibit signs of consciousness.
By Using Floor Buttons, Can Dogs Talk?
The latest fad in the “Talk to the animals” arena appears to be a classic in confirmation bias.