TED Talks Daily Could an orca give a TED Talk? | Karen Bakker
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Nov 9, 2024 
In this engaging conversation, Karen Bakker, a conservation technology researcher, explores how AI is revolutionizing our understanding of animal communication. She unveils the hidden languages of nature—from the ultrasonic calls of bats to orca communication—showing us the rich tapestry of sounds beyond human hearing. Bakker dives into the ethical implications of such technology, contemplating its potential for enhancing conservation efforts and fostering interspecies connections. It's a thought-provoking look at a future where we might converse with the natural world.
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Bat Advertisement Call
- Karen Bakker plays a slowed-down bat ultrasound, revealing its surprising complexity.
- The bat essentially introduces itself, shares its social group, and even delivers a pick-up line.
Complex Bat Communication
- Bats possess more complex communication than previously thought, including dialects passed down through generations.
- Baby bats learn to vocalize similarly to humans, by listening to adults and practicing.
Orca Dialects
- Orcas in the Salish Sea also communicate using complex dialects passed down through generations.
- AI helps decode individual orca calls, revealing these intricate communication patterns.