Tag: emotions
A (Cat’s) Grief Observed: Understanding the Gulf that Separates Us from Our Pets
The gap between the human mind and the cat mind doesn’t turn on emotions but on abstractions.
Research: Our Brains Float Between Two Phases, Dodging Disorder
The good news, according to recent research, is that unsteadiness is the normal state of the human brain.
Researchers: Goats Can Read Basic Human Emotions
Readers may wonder at first whether this research was worth doing, but hang on. It turns out that goats can understand basic emotions by voice alone.
Are Plants Cognitive, Intelligent Beings?
Some plant biologists want to see them that way; others continue to insist on a Darwinian view.
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.
