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478. The Neuroscience of Perception: Exploring Self, Social Conformity, and Animal Cognition feat. Gregory Berns

unSILOed with Greg LaBlanc

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The Power of Storytelling and Animal Cognition

This chapter examines the unique human ability to create narratives and how storytelling shapes our understanding of the world. It contrasts human cognition and associative learning in animals, highlighting the significance of narratives in forming complex memories and beliefs. The discussion also explores the evolutionary relationships between humans and domestic animals, particularly dogs, focusing on their intelligence, socialization, and ability to recognize faces.

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