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AI technology and advancements in recording devices are allowing researchers to listen to conversations outside of human hearing range, potentially enabling us to 'translate' animal sounds. The podcast explores topics such as infrasound, ultrasound, the unique codas of sperm whale families in the Eastern Caribbean, deciphering sperm whale communication, and the potential of AI in decoding and communicating with animals.
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- Sperm whales use codas to communicate within their families, but their exact meanings remain unknown, and AI technology could potentially help decipher their complex language.
- AI has the potential to decode animal languages by mapping relationships between words and concepts, but understanding the unique worldview of different species poses a significant challenge.
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Deciphering Sperm Whale Communication
Marine biologist Shane Gero studies sperm whale behavior off the coast of Dominica. Sperm whales communicate using patterns of clicks called codas, which Shane records using hydrophones. He has discovered that these codas serve as a Morse code-like sequence of communication within whale families. Different clans of whales have distinct codas, which allow for social bonding and identification. However, despite years of research, Shane has been unable to fully understand the meaning behind the whales' communication and hopes that AI technology can help unravel their language.
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