
Humans Are Overrated (with Christine Webb)
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Exploring Animal Cognition and Emotion
This chapter investigates the inner cognitive lives of animals, particularly focusing on birds, and challenges the traditional perception of them as solely instinctual beings. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, it emphasizes the importance of relationships and empathetic observation in understanding animal intelligence and emotional experiences. The discussion raises thought-provoking questions about consciousness, free will, and the complexities of both human and animal behavior.
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