I think a lot of our intelligence research is mammal-biassed. When we think of intelligent animals we think primates, dolphins, dogs and maybe pigs.
We ignore birds and octopus.
We ignore birds and octopus.
Can I prove it--no! I just never bought those philosophy/psychology instructors who really tried to teach me animals don't think.
The older I get the more humans look like apes. I think my decline in testosterone is playing a part in the way I look at the world? The mystery of it all is fading--sadly--in humans and humanity. But the animal world is more fascinating than ever!
I am happily waiting for the first mammal to speak it's mind! I wish I could be around when it happens.
Humans tend to be occupied in neurosis, and subterfuge, more than anything else.
While other species are largely occupied with 'Nous'...and thus, would be far more elegant in their mental process and decision making and overall ontological 'poise', than people generally are.