Episode 283: When Elephants Podcast
Very Bad Wizards
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Exploring the Soul of Elephants
This chapter delves into the deep emotional and cognitive world of elephants, questioning whether they possess a soul. It discusses the implications of anthropomorphizing animals, the historical taboo against attributing inner mental states to them, and the shift towards acknowledging emotions in animals through neuroscience. The conversation also touches on the complexities of interpreting animal behaviors without considering their mental states and the importance of finding a balance in understanding animal emotions without overly anthropomorphizing.
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