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Ruff translation, part one: do animals have language?
Babbage from The Economist (subscriber edition)
The Language of Beasts: Unraveling Animal Communication
This chapter explores the intricate communication skills of animals, particularly through the lens of a family cat named Tubby and groundbreaking research on animal language since the 1960s. It examines the distinctions and similarities between human language and animal communication, highlighting the cognitive processes involved and the ethical debates surrounding animal studies. The discussion emphasizes the evolving understanding of language as both an internal cognitive function and an external tool for interaction, challenging traditional beliefs about human uniqueness in communication.
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