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Writer Caitrin Keiper joins the hosts to discuss the philosophical questions surrounding elephants - their mental states, language, and morality. They explore the taboo of anthropomorphizing elephants and the ethical duties towards them. Plus, a fun segment inventing German words for common experiences.
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- Elephants exhibit complex mourning rituals, challenging anthropomorphism taboos.
- Resistance to attributing mental states to animals may stem from human superiority beliefs.
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Acknowledging the Complex Emotional Lives of Elephants
Elephants demonstrate a range of emotions and behaviors that suggest a deep emotional and mental life, challenging the traditional taboo against anthropomorphism. They display mourning behavior for the dead, engage in burial rituals, and show reverence for elephant remains by observing moments of silence.
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