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How to Achieve True Happiness Using Science-Based Protocols | Dr. Laurie Santos

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Understanding 'Monkey Mind': Insights from Animal Cognition

This chapter examines the 'monkey mind' concept in human psychology and contrasts it with the mental states of monkeys in their natural environment. It highlights the cognitive abilities of various animals like diving birds and primates, particularly focusing on the thought processes and social interactions of rhesus monkeys and chimpanzees. Through stories of research expeditions, it reveals the complexities of animal behavior and challenges preconceived notions about the intelligence of these creatures.

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