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May 12, 2023 
Dr. Laurel Braitman, a Stanford professor and author known for her work on animal behavior and mental health, shares fascinating insights into the emotional lives of zoo animals. She discusses how a history of misunderstood animal emotions impacts their well-being. Listeners will learn about the touching moments of joy and darker realities in elephant lives and the surprising ways animals respond to live music. The conversation challenges our ethical perspective on zoos, offering a new understanding for those questioning their moral implications.
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PJ's Crypto Adventures
- PJ Vogt recounts his time as a cryptocurrency reporter, including anecdotes about Peter Thiel and Coolio.
- These experiences led him to ask the question about monkeys' sadness in zoos.
The Monkey Question
- PJ's friend, an engineer, asked intriguing questions like the difficulty of storing electricity.
- However, the most captivating question was, "How sad are the monkeys in the zoo?"
Oliver's Leap
- Laurel Braitman's dog, Oliver, jumped from a third-floor window, surviving miraculously.
- Oliver's anxiety and prescribed medication led Braitman to study animal mental illness.
