Susana Monsó

Rodrigo Pérez Ortega reveals a major discovery of mammoth fossils near Mexico City, reshaping our understanding of these ancient creatures. Kimberly Prather discusses how pollution from the Tijuana River affects air quality, highlighting urgent cleanup needs. Susana Monsó delves into animal perceptions of death in her book 'Playing Possum', challenging our views on grief in the animal kingdom. This conversation bridges science and philosophy, exploring the emotional depth of different species.

Join Susana Monsó, an Associate Professor at UNED Madrid and author of "Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death," as she delves into the intriguing question of whether animals comprehend death. The discussion ranges from grieving elephants to ants that remove corpses, revealing complex animal behaviors related to mortality. Monsó shares insights on how pets like dogs react to the loss of their owners and explores the philosophical implications of animal consciousness. Can animals truly grasp their own mortality? This conversation will challenge your perception.

In this engaging discussion, Susanna Monceau, an associate professor of philosophy and author, delves into how various animals perceive death. She shares fascinating insights on opossums’ uncanny ability to fake their own demise as a survival tactic. The conversation also highlights chimpanzees' nuanced emotional responses to loss, shaped by their relationships. Monceau emphasizes the instinctual nature of ants' reactions to deceased members without comprehending death itself, pushing the boundaries of how we understand animal cognition.