Podcasts about animal intelligence

When Alex Schnell was around 5 years old, playing in rock pools around Clovelly beach in Sydney, she had an alien encounter. The creature in the shallow water in front of her was a little octopus and unlike anything Alex had seen before, and instead of darting off in fear like a fish might, to Alex it felt like the octopus was genuinely curious in her.Alex has now spent many hours observing them in the ocean, and has discovered extraordinary things about octopus intelligence, personalities, feats of memory, and mating behaviours.The episode of Conversations explores animal intelligence, octopus, giant cuttlefish, scuba diving, animal memory and cognitive skills, South America, prisons in Chile, National Geographic, Nat Geo, Paul Rudd, nature doco, documentary, Disney, how smart are octopus.Further informationYou can stream Dr Alex Schnell's nature documentary, Secrets of the Octopus, at National Geographic Online.

Send us a textImagine sitting across from the woman who pioneered an entire field of human-animal connection. Penelope Smith, often called the grandmother of interspecies telepathic communication, shares her extraordinary journey on the Spiritual Spotlight Series with refreshing clarity and wisdom.From her earliest memories, Smith refused to accept the prevailing notion that animals were "less than" humans. While society insisted animals couldn't think or feel deeply, she knew differently. Her unwavering certainty eventually led her to become a trailblazer in the 1970s, developing methods to help people reconnect with their natural ability to communicate telepathically with animals.What makes this conversation particularly fascinating is how Smith frames animal communication not as a special gift for the few, but as our birthright that's been socialized out of us. "Most people are socialized out of all their intuitive abilities," she explains. "We're a very analytical society." The path back to this connection requires shifting from our logical minds to deep listening—heart to heart, soul to soul.Perhaps most profound is Smith's observation that animals have never forgotten their spiritual nature, while humans have. Animals don't get caught in mental loops or identity crises. When asked about their purpose, they respond with clarity—whether it's a dog who says "I'm here to help my person through tough times" or another who simply wants a peaceful retirement after a difficult previous life. This clarity offers humans a mirror for our own spiritual journey.After decades of teaching worldwide, Smith is offering an unprecedented opportunity—a comprehensive six-month certification program starting September 8th through the Shift Network. For those who've wished to study with this pioneering teacher, this represents a rare chance to learn methods and wisdom she hasn't had the opportunity to share before.Ready to discover what your animal companions have been trying to tell you? Visit animaltalk.net to learn more about telepathic communication and register for Smith's upcoming programs. Your relationship with animals—and yourself—may never be the same.Penelope's new 6-month training program: https://tinyurl.com/jvatc3s2 Support the showWe hope you found the episode to be enlightening and insightful. Our goal is to create content that not only entertains but also helps you grow spiritually and connect with your inner self. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, we would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to like, subscribe, and write a review. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us and helps us to improve the quality of our content and reach a wider audience. We believe that by sharing knowledge and insights about spirituality, we can help to inspire positive change and personal growth. So, if you find our podcast to be meaningful and informative, we encourage you to share it with your friends and family. You TubeFacebookFacebook Group The Road To Spiritual AwakeningSpiritual Awakening 101 Guide

The animals we share the planet with — wildlife, livestock and pets alike — have more depth and personality than they are often given credit for. Joining me this week to speak about what he's learned about animal intelligence is Brandon Keim, the author of “Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-than-Human World.” Podcast Links for Show notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

What does it mean to understand death? For centuries, philosophers have argued that only humans can truly comprehend mortality. But what if they're wrong?In this episode, we speak with philosopher Susana Monsó, author of Playing Possum: How Animals Understand Death, to explore whether animals can grasp their own mortality. From grieving elephants to corpse-removing ants and possums that play dead, we investigate what animal behavior reveals about their concept of death. Do dogs understand when their owners pass away? Do predators recognize a corpse as different from prey? And what does this mean for how we treat animals?

Send us a textCould dinosaurs be the next great delivery workers, pest control experts, or even search-and-rescue heroes? In this episode of Wildly Curious, Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole take a deep dive into the wild world of dinosaur training—imagining what it would take to turn prehistoric creatures into modern-day workers. From speedy compies delivering packages through city streets to armored Borealopelta stopping high-speed car chases, they explore the science behind animal training, intelligence, and behavior.Packed with humor, science, and the ultimate “what if” scenarios, this episode is a must-listen for dinosaur lovers, science buffs, and anyone who's ever wondered: Could you actually train a dinosaur?Want to see behind the scenes and unedited footage?!

SYNOPSIS: This episode features Dr. Zoolittle (Penny), a British Australian polymath and the world's first Longevity Zoologist. Penny shares her unique career journey, starting from her childhood passion for animals to her groundbreaking work using functional and regenerative medicine to extend the healthy lifespan of animals. Ali and Penny discuss her experiences with various species, her approach to animal mental health, and her belief in the innate intelligence and emotional richness of animals. The conversation also touches on the power of feeling and transmitting love, interspecies relationships, and the vast potential humans have to learn from the animal kingdom.To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/MORE DR. ZOOLITTLE:Website: www.drzoolittle.coInstagram: @drzoolittle   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@petparentlongevity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennywoodzoologistFOR YOUR GIFT: "A Guide to the 7 Pillars of Animal Longevity"Penny's Fire Recovery Guide to share with pet owners living in fire zonesBIG CAT'S IN CRISIS Contribution CampaignWe want to support one of Penny's many noble projects by inviting you to support it with us!Penny is a consultant for Big Cat Sanctuary, UK, as they re-home and revitalize traumatized lions rescued from the war in Ukraine. Here are some links...To Watch on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBigCatSanctuaryUInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebigcatsanctuaryuk/?hl=en-gbTo Donate: https://tinyurl.com/LionRescue-DrZoolittle BIO: Penny, a British-Australian polymath, has been a film designer, lion trainer, helicopter hostess, celebrity concierge, author and flying trapeze artist. She has lived in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, dived the Barrier Reef with sharks, out-skied an avalanche and had her hair styled by raccoons. However, her real profession is the world's first Longevity Zoologist where she applies Functional and Regenerative Medicine to naturally extend the healthy lifespan of animals. She is also a Cognitive Ethologist, specialized in animal mental health, behaviour and their relationships with people. Affectionately known as Dr Zoolittle, Penny's signature approach ‘rewilds' animal health and happiness by combining the robust strategies of wild animals with cutting edge-longevity biology. As well a consulting for zoos, she teaches how to stop inadvertently shortening your pet's life and shows you how to help protect animals from age-related diseases. Penny offers Puppy & Kitten Development programs, equipping Pet Parents to raise pets with invincible health, sparkling confidence and impeccable manners. For adult pets, she teaches Dream Dog Finishing School that gives pets a Longevity Lifestyle so they can live into their 20s, full of joy and vitality. OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:BiomimicryBehavioural Biomutualism The Super Bullet Train in Japan Ice Flakes and the Intelligence of water: Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru EmotoThis book has the potential to profoundly transform your world view. Using high-speed photography, Dr. Masaru Emoto discovered that crystals formed in frozen water reveal changes when specific, concentrated thoughts are directed toward them. He found that water from clear springs and water that has been exposed to loving words shows brilliant, complex, and colorful snowflake patterns. In contrast, polluted water, or water exposed to negative thoughts, forms incomplete, asymmetrical patterns with dull colors. The implications of this research create a new awareness of how we can positively impact the earth and our personal health.Steve Irwin was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife educator, and environmentalist.Family Constellation Work is a therapeutic approach that explores an individual's emotional and behavioral challenges in the context of their family system. It seeks to uncover hidden dynamics, unresolved traumas, or entanglements in the family lineage that may influence current issues. The process often involves using group role-play or visualization to represent family members and relationships, creating a “constellation” that reveals these patterns and helps to restore balance and harmony. See Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/Walking in Your Shoes: WIYS is a process that allows the practitioner, in partnership with a facilitator, to address questions or needs through an intuitive questioning of the body-mind through movement. The applications of the questioning process are quite broad and can be applied to everything from healing trauma and managing addiction, to business development or a more organic method of acting. This is another means of “knowing” through your body.&...

SYNOPSIS: This episode features Dr. Zoolittle (Penny), a British Australian polymath and the world's first Longevity Zoologist. Penny shares her unique career journey, starting from her childhood passion for animals to her groundbreaking work using functional and regenerative medicine to extend the healthy lifespan of animals. Ali and Penny discuss her experiences with various species, her approach to animal mental health, and her belief in the innate intelligence and emotional richness of animals. The conversation also touches on the power of feeling and transmitting love, interspecies relationships, and the vast potential humans have to learn from the animal kingdom.To be an angel to the podcast, click hereTo read more about the podcast, click hereMORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:https://www.alimezey.com/personal-geometry-foundationsTransgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/MORE DR. ZOOLITTLE:Website: www.drzoolittle.coInstagram: @drzoolittle   Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/@petparentlongevity  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennywoodzoologistFOR YOUR GIFT: "A Guide to the 7 Pillars of Animal Longevity"Penny's Fire Recovery Guide to share with pet owners living in fire zonesBIO: Penny, a British-Australian polymath, has been a film designer, lion trainer, helicopter hostess, celebrity concierge, author and flying trapeze artist. She has lived in the jungles of Papua New Guinea, dived the Barrier Reef with sharks, out-skied an avalanche and had her hair styled by raccoons. However, her real profession is the world's first Longevity Zoologist where she applies Functional and Regenerative Medicine to naturally extend the healthy lifespan of animals. She is also a Cognitive Ethologist, specialized in animal mental health, behaviour and their relationships with people. Affectionately known as Dr Zoolittle, Penny's signature approach ‘rewilds' animal health and happiness by combining the robust strategies of wild animals with cutting edge-longevity biology. As well a consulting for zoos, she teaches how to stop inadvertently shortening your pet's life and shows you how to help protect animals from age-related diseases. Penny offers Puppy & Kitten Development programs, equipping Pet Parents to raise pets with invincible health, sparkling confidence and impeccable manners. For adult pets, she teaches Dream Dog Finishing School that gives pets a Longevity Lifestyle so they can live into their 20s, full of joy and vitality. OTHER RESOURCES, LINKS AND INSPIRATIONS:Family Constellation Work is a therapeutic approach that explores an individual's emotional and behavioral challenges in the context of their family system. It seeks to uncover hidden dynamics, unresolved traumas, or entanglements in the family lineage that may influence current issues. The process often involves using group role-play or visualization to represent family members and relationships, creating a “constellation” that reveals these patterns and helps to restore balance and harmony. See Transgenerational Healing Films: https://constellationarts.com/Walking in Your Shoes: WIYS is a process that allows the practitioner, in partnership with a facilitator, to address questions or needs through an intuitive questioning of the body-mind through movement. The applications of the questioning process are quite broad and can be applied to everything from healing trauma and managing addiction, to business development or a more organic method of acting. This is another means of “knowing” through your body. Occam's Razor is a principle that suggests the simplest explanation, with the fewest assumptions, is usually the best one. It doesn't guarantee correctness but serves as a guide to avoid overcomplicating solutions. The idea is widely used in science, philosophy, and problem-solving to evaluate competing theories or explanations.René Descartes (1596–1650): French philosopher, mathematician, and key figure in modern philosophy. Known for "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) and contributions to the scientific method and analytical geometry.Cartesian Divide: The conceptual separation between mind and body, coined after René Descartes, emphasizing a dualistic view of human existence, isolating mental and physical aspects.Merlin Sheldrake's book, Entangled LifeHELP US SHARE OUR MESSAGEOur events remain free as part of our mission to awaken people to the boundless potential of our bodies, inviting them to explore the profound knowledge, memory, brilliance & capacity within. By delving into the depths of our bodily intelligence as a healing resource for not just ourselves, but as a part of the larger, global body, we have the potential for meaningful change and experiences as bodies. 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Science journalist and author Brandon Keim joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book “Meet the Neighbors,” exploring how recognizing animals as thinking, feeling beings transforms our relationship with nature. From urban wildlife to conservation ethics, Keim bridges the gap between scientific research and public understanding of animal intelligence, while offering hope for meaningful change in how we interact with the creatures…

Orcas playing with their food is not a new behavior; however, wearing salmon on their heads is not usual.  In this episode of the How to Protect the Ocean podcast, host Andrew Lewin discusses a fascinating phenomenon involving orcas wearing salmon as hats. A recent photograph captured an orca in Puget Sound sporting a salmon on its head, reminiscent of similar behaviors observed in the 1980s when orcas from the southern resident population also donned salmon hats. Lewin explores the potential reasons behind this behavior, suggesting it could be a playful act, a celebration of a successful hunt, or simply a sign of the orca's contentment due to an abundance of food, particularly during the chum salmon run. He emphasizes that orcas, known for their intelligence and emotional depth, exhibit unique personalities and behaviors, which can vary widely among individuals. The episode highlights the importance of studying these behaviors to better understand orcas and marine mammals in general. Lewin encourages listeners to foster curiosity about ocean life and to engage with ongoing research efforts aimed at uncovering the mysteries of these remarkable animals. He invites listeners to share their questions about the ocean, promoting a dialogue about marine conservation and the intriguing behaviors of orcas. Link to article: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/no-orcas-probably-arent-reviving-the-dead-salmon-hat-trend-despite-a-viral-photo-experts-say-heres-why-180985559/ Follow a career in conservation: https://www.conservation-careers.com/online-training/ Use the code SUFB to get 33% off courses and the careers program.   Do you want to join my Ocean Community? Sign Up for Updates on the process: www.speakupforblue.com/oceanapp   Sign up for our Newsletter: http://www.speakupforblue.com/newsletter   Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3NmYvsI Connect with Speak Up For Blue: Website: https://bit.ly/3fOF3Wf Instagram: https://bit.ly/3rIaJSG TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@speakupforblue Twitter: https://bit.ly/3rHZxpc YouTube: www.speakupforblue.com/youtube    

Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery discusses chicken intelligence and her experience raising a flock in New Hampshire. And, snapshots from over the years could provide researchers with valuable data about how penguin colonies have shifted.Chickens Have Friendships, Memories, And ReputationsChickens don't exactly have a reputation of being the sharpest creatures in the animal kingdom. Yet, talk to anyone who raises chickens and they'll tell you that they are far more intelligent and social than we often give them credit for. For example, chickens can recognize the faces of 100 other chickens and find their way home just days after birth.Guest host Rachel Feltman talks with Sy Montgomery, author of the new book, What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird, about her own flock and what she's learned about chicken intelligence.Tourist Photos From Antarctica May Help Map Penguin ColoniesIf you're lucky enough to visit Antarctica, you'll probably aim to snag a classic photo—a colony of penguins, set against the chilly, barren landscape. But now, in addition to being a cherished memory, those pictures could turn out to be a valuable source of ecological data.Writing in the journal PLOS One, researchers describe a computer vision technique that uses elevation data combined with landscape features in photographs to allow the images to be positioned in a 3D rendering of the Antarctic landscape. And that allows scientists to map the precise boundaries of penguin colonies over time, even without knowing who held the camera or where the photographer was standing.Dr. Heather Lynch, the Institute for Advanced Computational Science Endowed Professor of Ecology & Evolution at Stony Brook University, joins guest host Rachel Feltman to discuss the technique, and the value in being able to extract scientific data from pictures stored in photo albums and museum archives.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

We know that many animals possess “human-like” qualities: the ability to play, sustain friendships, mate for life, and even reflect on the past. But what should we actually do with that information? That's the crucial question that Brandon Keim poses in his latest book Meet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than Human World. Brandon is a journalist who specializes in science, nature, and animals. His work has appeared in publications like National Geographic, The New York Times, The Atlantic, and WIRED. In this conversation, we explore questions of what we owe animals, the concept of animal personhood and what legal rights animals should be entitled to, and how we can have nuanced conversations about all of these issues. Show NotesMeet the Neighbors: Animal Minds and Life in a More-Than Human World by Brandon KeimBrandon Keim WebsiteSubscribe to Brandon's SubstackNonhuman Rights ProjectBooks by Richard LouvKey Words: Animals, Animal Welfare, Animal Rights, Nature, Nature Based Solutions, Biophilia, Biophilic, Animal Personhood, Zoo, Animal Intelligence, ScienceBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

Join us for our capstone episode on the Animal Intelligence season. We recap what we loved, what we learned, and things we wish we had gotten to spend more time on. This is a great episode to see how the podcast is produced. Now that the season is ending, our current co-host, Becky, is moving to emeritus status. In this last installment we got to spend a little more time getting to know Becky and where her work will take her after this. Did Data Skeptic inspire her to learn more about machine learning? Tune in and find out. 

This is Part 2! For Part 1, check the feed from yesterday! This week we're discussing the most intelligent creatures the animal kingdom has to offer. We'll be looking at mankind's attempts to communicate with apes, plus we'll be looking at a very intelligent horse (Clever Hans) and a very intelligent octopus (Paul). And in this episode we get more detail on Elis' Christmas room, the lack of respect he receives from his cats and whether his simian-esque posterior could one day resolve some future war between man and ape. We imagine you'll have questions or thoughts on this, so please do get in touch: hello@ohwhatatime.com If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER? In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get: - two bonus episodes every month! - ad-free listening - episodes a week ahead of everyone else - And first dibs on any live show tickets Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on:  X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). Chris, Elis and Tom x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're discussing the most intelligent creatures the animal kingdom has to offer. We'll be looking at mankind's attempts to communicate with apes, plus we'll be looking at a very intelligent horse (Clever Hans) and a very intelligent octopus (Paul). And in this episode we get more detail on Elis' Christmas room, the lack of respect he receives from his cats and whether his simian-esque posterior could one day resolve some future war between man and ape. We imagine you'll have questions or thoughts on this, so please do get in touch: hello@ohwhatatime.com If you fancy a bunch of OWAT content you've never heard before, why not treat yourself and become an Oh What A Time: FULL TIMER? In exchange for your £4.99 per month to support the show, you'll get: - two bonus episodes every month! - ad-free listening - episodes a week ahead of everyone else - And first dibs on any live show tickets Subscriptions are available via AnotherSlice, Apple and Spotify. For all the links head to: ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on:  X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). Chris, Elis and Tom x Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're discussing the most intelligent creatures the animal kingdom has to offer. We'll be looking at mankind's attempts to communicate with apes, plus we'll be looking at a very intelligent horse (Clever Hans) and a very intelligent octopus (Paul). And in this episode we get more detail on Elis' Christmas room, the lack of respect he receives from his cats and whether his simian-esque posterior could one day resolve some future war between man and ape. We imagine you'll have questions or thoughts on this, so please do get in touch: hello@ohwhatatime.com You can also follow us on: X (formerly Twitter) at @ohwhatatimepod And Instagram at @ohwhatatimepod Aaannnd if you like it, why not drop us a review in your podcast app of choice? Thank you to Dan Evans for the artwork (idrawforfood.co.uk). And also, thank you so much for subscribing; we couldn't make the show without you! Chris, Elis and Tom x See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How clever are birds really? Titans of Science continues, as we sit down with Cambridge University psychologist, and expert in animal comparative cognition, Nicky Clayton. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Everyone is always talking about AI these days. I can only assume that it stands for Animal Intelligence… Which is what led me to today's big question: “What's the smartest animal in the world?” Sharpen your ears and your pencils, listeners - we're about to take an Animal Intelligence test.  ——————————— Are you a card-carrying Earth Rangers member yet? Make sure to sign up for the FREE App today to get your membership card in the mail! Get it here! https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/CA/get-the-app/ And don't forget to use the code "EMMA" in the App to unlock 25 bonus points. ——————————— Earth Rangers is a registered charity and the App is always free to use. For more information visit www.earthrangers.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KSQD 4-10-2024: This episode explores the cutting-edge of medical science and the wonders of the animal kingdom. We'll discuss a remarkable first – the successful transplant of a genetically modified pig kidney into a human. Could this breakthrough pave the way for the future of organ donation? On a different note, did you know cows are being engineered to produce human insulin, potentially revolutionizing diabetes treatment? We'll also uncover surprising animal intelligence; Parrots playing computer games and bees trained to solve puzzles reveal just how smart some of our animal friends can be. In a fascinating twist, we investigate the genetics behind obesity in Labrador Retrievers and learn how dogs might be able to detect PTSD flashbacks. We examine a groundbreaking discovery of tiny RNA molecules within bacteria. These have the potential to unlock entirely new gene sequences within the microbial world. We'll also explore the link between potassium and blood pressure, discussing how simple dietary changes could lead to major health benefits. For those interested in nutrition, we'll address optimal protein intake and strategies for a balanced vegan diet. Also, a warning about the current overuse of gabapentin and pregabalin for pain is creating a 50% increase in hospitalizations for COPD.

We're adding "animal intelligence" to rsr.org/squeeze. The claim that apes should have the highest intelligence in the animal kingdom because we humans supposedly evolved from them turns out to be yet another fail. Did you know, for example, that certains species of birds demonstrate that they know what other birds are thinking? On today's Real Science Radio program Bob Enyart and Fred Williams discuss really fun and hugely significant examples of animal intelligence! Wait till you can hear what the lowly ant does! RSR thanks Answers in Genesis for publishing Dr. Joe Francis' article Smarter Than You Think which we've used as a framework for today's broadcast.  From kgov.com/definitions: These are RSR-styled... - Animal: Excepting humans, a multicellular biological organism with specialized sense organs and voluntary movement. - Mammal: A warm-blooded vertebrate animal with hair or fur, females that secrete milk, and, except for the platypus and spiny anteater, the birth of live young. - Animal Kingdom: The animals of the world collectively, excluding insects and fish (which are more likened to biological robots than to volitional organisms) - Human being: A person, made in God's likeness, with body, soul and spirit (whereas animals have body and soul) - Plant: A biological organism that synthesizes nutrients in its leaves by photosynthesis (possessing a body but neither a soul or spirit). * One minute video of a magpie perceiving what many apes don't:  * Otherwise, this is a great video on mole rats vocalizing: If you ignore the absurd claim made by Dr. Gary Lewin of Berlin's Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine about mole rats and human social behavior, this video announces extraordinary research and an exciting discovery! (If you have a choice, you might want to avoid the Max Delbrück Center for your own medical treatment. Researchers who remain so oblivious to the ubiquitous evidence against Darwinian rsr.org/evolution may also miss the insights needed to save your life.)  

This episode Esther Verhoeven discusses the human perception of animal intelligence (both from the point of view of an animal care professional and a guest) and how that effects behavior. The conversation starts with Esther discussing how behaviorists should view animal intelligence so that it doesn't create excuses or affect the way we manage the animals in our care. Esther finishes the discussion by commenting on educating guests about animal intelligence and the importance of the language that we use when talking to and about animals. Stay tuned in for Esther's "Training Tale" as she dives into discussing how dolphins perceived the idea of a behavior differently during scuba diving training sessions For questions or suggestions about the podcast email abc@theabma.org and to reach Esther you can find her on all major social medias (Estherv_n). Link to Esther's Ted Talk:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCqOCQ4J9qc Let's talk some training and banter about behavior! 2:50 Introduction to Esther Verhoeven   6:00 How behaviorists/trainers should be viewing animal intelligence?  10:15 Responses to questions about animals being “more” or “less” intelligent than others  13:15 All animals have the ability to learn and, thus, can be trained 15:35 Using labels or intelligence as an excuse for not training  18:10 Animals are experts in human body language  19:05 The dangers of thinking for animals in our care  23:20 Educating the public about animal intelligence  26:05 Why our “chosen language” in how we talk to and talk about animals is important  28:45 “Training Tales” 

Our guest is Becky Hansis-O'Neil, a Ph.D. student at the University of Missouri, St Louis, and our co-host for the new "Animal Intelligence" season. Becky shares her background on how she got into the field of behavioral intelligence and biology.

On this episode, we find the following subjects: UFO's, Spindle Neurons, Rescue Pets, Your Purpose, Prayer, Serving Others, Loving What You Have! #AnimalIntelligence #Whales #SindleNeurons #AnimalIntelligence #RescueAnimals #PowerofPrayer #ServingOthers --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/finding-subjects-podcast/message

Ceci est la version originale en anglais de l'épisode avec Ed Wong, journaliste qui a remporté le prix Pultizer pour son travail sur les animaux, c'est également, l'auteur acclamé de "d'un monde immense", un livre qui redéfinit notre compréhension des sens des animaux et du tissu même de la réalité. Aujourd'hui, Ed se plonge dans le monde kaléidoscopique de l'Umwelt, les expériences sensorielles uniques de différentes espèces d'animaux avec un focus particulier sur les chiens parce que j'avais envie de parler d'un animal proche de nous et que j'adore les chiens moi-même. Nous verrons comment le nez d'un chien modifie radicalement sa compréhension du monde, nous percerons les mystères de la communication des baleines en haute mer et nous nous interrogerons même sur les perceptions électriques des abeilles. Les réflexions d'Ed vont des chiens empathiques qui se mettent à l'écoute de nos émotions à l'idée stupéfiante de sentir le passé et l'avenir, et il nous met au défi de réévaluer nos points de vue centrés sur l'homme. Cet épisode est un appel à embrasser la richesse des diverses perspectives de la vie, un rappel de notre cognition limitée et une incitation à cultiver une empathie plus profonde pour tous les êtres vivants. Alors, ouvrez votre esprit, préparez vos sens et apprêtez-vous à entrer dans les pattes, les nageoires et les ailes des incroyables créatures de la Terre. Cet épisode sur Vlan va vous ouvrir les yeux, ou plutôt les sens. Suggestion d'autres épisodes à écouter : #174 Dépasser l'idéologie végétarienne pour mieux comprendre notre alimentation avec Hugo Clément (https://audmns.com/NETMFVi) #235 Comprendre la réalité des dynamiques de genres à travers les primates avec Frans de Waal (https://audmns.com/kdgHcBG) #287 Les rouages complexes de la famille avec Sophie Galabru (https://audmns.com/PusbPpV)

AI in this case means Artificial Intelligence and because it's trickster Energy, it could also mean human-Animal Intelligence. After all, we created AI in our world to do good things for our species; what about other species? Crow thinks its outcome is 'to be determined' as it could be either/or both a prank we play on ourselves as well as hold the gifts of the future. *The term is an agglomeration of diverse clusters, not diverse cultures. Crow Energy took it one step too far, my apologies, although perhaps it's same/same!** I used a new microphone this time, let me know what you think!https://birdfact.com/articles/what-is-a-group-of-crows-calledhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/05/06/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-humans/?sh=188b89cc6e3bhttps://www.sciencealert.com/five-experts-explain-whether-ai-could-ever-become-as-intelligent-as-humanshttps://dnyuz.com/2023/10/20/cities-foster-serendipity-but-can-they-do-it-when-workers-are-at-home/https://www.whoi.edu/oceanus/feature/where-the-rivers-meet-the-sea/Support the show Email me at lizanne@lizanneflynn.com Schedule online at https://lizanneflynn.com/description-of-events/ Tweet me at https://twitter.com/LizanneFlynn Become a member of my private FB group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2362606600471362 NEW - Recurring subscriptions! https://www.buzzsprout.com/327653/support YouTube full episodes at https://www.youtube.com/@lizanneflynn Thanks for listening! the Animals say "Together we are One."

Brace yourselves as we dive into the enigmatic depths of Yellowstone's Morning Glory Pool. Once a spectacle of natural beauty, this geothermal wonder is undergoing a perplexing color transformation. Join us as we unravel the unspeakable reasons behind this chromatic shift, exploring the intricate balance between nature and human impact. Then, gallop into the astounding tale of Lady Wonder, a horse with an uncanny knack for crime-solving that left skeptics and believers alike in awe. Was it animal instinct, or did Lady Wonder truly possess psychic abilities? We dig into the archives to find out. Prepare for a journey through two bizarre and thought-provoking stories. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a mystery aficionado, or a connoisseur of the strange and unusual, this episode promises to captivate your curiosity and spark your imagination. Please Subscribe, rate, and review The Box of Oddities on your favorite podcast platform and share it with a friend! If you would like to advertise on The Box of Oddities, contact sales@advertisecast.com  http://www.airwavemedia.comThis Box contains the following ingredients: Morning Glory Pool, Yellowstone National Park, Color Change, Geothermal Features, Natural Wonders, Human Impact, Environmental Change, Lady Wonder, Psychic Horse, Crime-Solving Animals, Unexplained Mysteries, Paranormal, Animal Intelligence, True Crime, Strange Phenomena, Oddities, Curiosities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if human intelligence is more of a liability than a gift? According to the animal cognition expert and author of If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal Justin Gregg, there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. In conversation with comedian and science communicator Robin Ince, Justin highlights features seemingly unique to humans and compares them to our animal brethren. The picture he paints will forever change how you look at life on earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Gregg is an animal cognition expert -- he studies what goes on inside the heads of other creatures, and what that means for us. He's a captivating science writer: one of his specialties is explaining whether dolphins are actually smart, and his most recent book is “If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal.” In an expansive conversation, Justin and Adam discuss what makes the human mind unique, muse over the life lessons we might learn from the animal world, and debate whether or not, when it comes to consciousness, ignorance is really bliss. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

Justin Gregg is an animal cognition expert -- he studies what goes on inside the heads of other creatures, and what that means for us. He's a captivating science writer: one of his specialties is explaining whether dolphins are actually smart, and his most recent book is “If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal.” In an expansive conversation, Justin and Adam discuss what makes the human mind unique, muse over the life lessons we might learn from the animal world, and debate whether or not, when it comes to consciousness, ignorance is really bliss. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

In this final episode of Season Nine we discuss sentience, technology, and environmental ethics. We also put enough food for thought on the table to stave off the singularity for at least an additional three weeks. Music in this episode: "Attack of the Mole Men" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Fat Cartoon Jazz https://www.purple-planet.comElectro Zombies https://www.purple-planet.com

New Study Shows We Underestimate Animal Intelligence by Björn Ólafsson at SentientMedia.org   Original post: https://sentientmedia.org/new-study-animal-intelligence/    Related Episodes: 25: Penny's Eulogy 26: Meet The Animals: Rats in Science 69: Do Chickens Mind Seeing Others Traumatized 232: Chicken Talk: The Language of Chickens   My Octopus Teacher Film: https://www.netflix.com/title/81045007   Sentient Media is a nonprofit news organization that is changing the conversation around animal agriculture across the globe. They seek to create and sustain a sense of global urgency about the agriculture industry's impact on the climate crisis, extraction of natural resources and systematic exploitation of the fringes of society. They're doing this through critical commentary, investigative journalism, creating resources, strengthening the journalist and advocate community, partnering with publishers and holding the media accountable when it fails to report on the most pressing issues of our time.    How to support the podcast: Share with others. Recommend the podcast on your social media. Follow/subscribe to the show wherever you listen. Buy some vegan/plant based merch: https://www.plantbasedbriefing.com/shop  Follow Plant Based Briefing on social media: Twitter: @PlantBasedBrief YouTube: YouTube.com/PlantBasedBriefing  Facebook: Facebook.com/PlantBasedBriefing  LinkedIn: Plant Based Briefing Podcast Instagram: @PlantBasedBriefing   #vegan #plantbased #veganpodcast #plantbasedpodcast #plantbasedbriefing #animalintelligence #pigs #meatparadox #cognitivedissonance #meat #pigcognition    

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/neuroscience

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if human intelligence is actually more of a liability than a gift? After all, the animal kingdom, in all its diversity, gets by just fine without it. At first glance, human history is full of remarkable feats of intelligence, yet human exceptionalism can be a double-edged sword. With our unique cognitive prowess comes severe consequences, including existential angst, violence, discrimination, and the creation of a world teetering towards climate catastrophe. What if human exceptionalism is more of a curse than a blessing? As Dr. Justin Gregg puts it in his book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity (Little, Brown (US), 2022, Hodder (UK), 2023), there's an evolutionary reason why human intelligence isn't more prevalent in the animal kingdom. Simply put, non-human animals don't need it to be successful. And, miraculously, their success arrives without the added baggage of destroying themselves and the planet in the process. In seven mind-bending and hilarious chapters, Dr. Gregg highlights features seemingly unique to humans – our use of language, our rationality, our moral systems, our so-called sophisticated consciousness – and compares them to our animal brethren. What emerges is both demystifying and remarkable, and will change how you look at animals, humans, and the meaning of life itself. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose doctoral work focused on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

The first episode of “Beyond The Realm” has dropped! “Beyond The Realm” An array of topics backed by science and historical facts. Chase Hummel brings Ryan and Dale on as his first guests to debate animal intelligence.

All our unique gifts like language, math, and science do not make humans happier or more “successful” (evolutionarily speaking) than other species. Our intelligence allowed us to split the atom, but we've harnessed that knowledge to make machines of war. We are uniquely susceptible to bullshit; our bizarre obsession with lawns has contributed to the growing threat of climate change; we are sexually diverse like many species yet stand apart as homophobic; and discriminate among our own as if its natural, which it certainly is not. Is our intelligence more of a curse than a gift? Shermer and Gregg discuss: • intelligence • stupidity • dolphins • artificial intelligence • language • rationality • moral systems • comparative thanatology • “causal inference” vs. “learned associations” • humans as “why specialists” • death awareness • why narwhals do not commit genocide • “prognostic myopia” • our “shortsighted farsightedness" as "an extinction-level threat to humanity” • consciousness and sophisticated consciousness: animals and humans • free will • determinism • pleasure vs. happiness vs. purposefulness. Justin Gregg is a Senior Research Associate with the Dolphin Communication Project and an Adjunct Professor at St. Francis Xavier University where he lectures on animal behavior and cognition. Originally from Vermont, Justin studied the echolocation abilities of wild dolphins in Japan and The Bahamas. He currently lives in rural Nova Scotia where he writes about science and contemplates the inner lives of the crows that live near his home.

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What would you do if a whale landed on top of you—and you lived to tell the tale? That's exactly what happened to wildlife biologist and filmmaker Tom Mustill in 2015, when a breaching humpback whale came crashing down on his kayak in California's Monterey Bay—an event that was caught on video and quickly went viral. And what Tom did was to embark on a multi-year journey to better understand the inner life of the majestic sea mammal that had come so close to ending his own life. Why do whales breach? Do whales communicate? What is the meaning of their songs? These questions and more led him into the fascinating world of animal communication, enabled by the latest breakthroughs in technology that are enabling us to gather and analyze unprecedented volumes of data. The resulting book, How to Speak Whale: A Voyage Into the Future of Animal Communication, is an extraordinary and engaging read, filled with groundbreaking new research and insights.As a lifelong lover of animals, I count this book among a handful of seminal works that have, over the past decades, powerfully changed my own understanding and reshaped our collective perception of a particular animal species and also of animal life in general. We still have so much to learn about inner lives, the cultures, and the intelligence of the other sentient beings with whom we share our planet. And as we learn, we must grapple with profound, even existential questions about our own place in the web of life, our impact, and the ways we relate to our fellow creatures. I was thrilled to have the opportunity to explore some of these big questions with Tom Mustill on this episode of Thinking Ahead.

Should Robots Be Granted “Personhood” Even if Most or All Nonhuman Animals Are Not?Today I discuss the ideas of altering animals' minds to compete with robotic “intelligence” – manipulating some animals to be fit to be “persons” and others to be fit for industrialized farm life. Please join me for this brief look at a future already here and in the making.

Ryan talks to Justin Gregg about his new book If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity, what we can learn from the nature of animals, the double edge sword of human intelligence, and more.Justin Gregg is science writer and author. He writes about animal behavior and cognition, with articles and blog posts appearing in The Wall Street Journal, Aeon Magazine, Scientific American, BBC Focus, Slate, Diver Magazine. Justin produced and hosted the dolphin science podcast The Dolphin Pod, and has provided voices for characters in a number of animated films. Justin regularly lectures on topics related to animal/dolphin cognition and teaches a course on Animal Minds at St. Francis Xavier University. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

------------------Support the channel------------ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thedissenter PayPal: paypal.me/thedissenter PayPal Subscription 1 Dollar: https://tinyurl.com/yb3acuuy PayPal Subscription 3 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ybn6bg9l PayPal Subscription 5 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/ycmr9gpz PayPal Subscription 10 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y9r3fc9m PayPal Subscription 20 Dollars: https://tinyurl.com/y95uvkao This show is sponsored by Enlites, Learning & Development done differently. Check the website here: http://enlites.com/ Dr. Justin Gregg is a Senior Research Associate with the Dolphin Communication Project and an Adjunct Professor at St. Francis Xavier University, where he lectures on animal behavior and cognition. Originally from Vermont, Dr. Gregg studied the echolocation abilities of wild dolphins in Japan and the Bahamas. He is the author of If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity. In this episode, we focus on If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal. We first talk about Nietzsche's thoughts on other animals. We go through several aspects of animal psychology, including intelligence, an understanding of causality, deception and lying, an understanding of death and time, norms and morality, consciousness and self-awareness, and prognostic myopia, and we talk about some of their drawbacks. We ask if there is a relationship between biological complexity and evolutionary success. We talk about what is psychologically unique in humans. Finally, we discuss if the planet is better off with us, and the goal of the book. -- A HUGE THANK YOU TO MY PATRONS/SUPPORTERS: KARIN LIETZCKE, ANN BLANCHETTE, PER HELGE LARSEN, LAU GUERREIRO, JERRY MULLER, HANS FREDRIK SUNDE, BERNARDO SEIXAS, HERBERT GINTIS, RUTGER VOS, RICARDO VLADIMIRO, CRAIG HEALY, OLAF ALEX, PHILIP KURIAN, JONATHAN VISSER, JAKOB KLINKBY, ADAM KESSEL, MATTHEW WHITINGBIRD, ARNAUD WOLFF, TIM HOLLOSY, HENRIK AHLENIUS, JOHN CONNORS, PAULINA BARREN, FILIP FORS CONNOLLY, DAN DEMETRIOU, ROBERT WINDHAGER, RUI INACIO, ARTHUR KOH, ZOOP, MARCO NEVES, COLIN HOLBROOK, SUSAN PINKER, PABLO SANTURBANO, SIMON COLUMBUS, PHIL KAVANAGH, JORGE ESPINHA, CORY CLARK, MARK BLYTH, ROBERTO INGUANZO, MIKKEL STORMYR, ERIC NEURMANN, SAMUEL ANDREEFF, FRANCIS FORDE, TIAGO NUNES, BERNARD HUGUENEY, ALEXANDER DANNBAUER, FERGAL CUSSEN, YEVHEN BODRENKO, HAL HERZOG, NUNO MACHADO, DON ROSS, JONATHAN LEIBRANT, JOÃO LINHARES, OZLEM BULUT, NATHAN NGUYEN, STANTON T, SAMUEL CORREA, ERIK HAINES, MARK SMITH, J.W., JOÃO EIRA, TOM HUMMEL, SARDUS FRANCE, DAVID SLOAN WILSON, YACILA DEZA-ARAUJO, IDAN SOLON, ROMAIN ROCH, DMITRY GRIGORYEV, TOM ROTH, DIEGO LONDOÑO CORREA, YANICK PUNTER, ADANER USMANI, CHARLOTTE BLEASE, NICOLE BARBARO, ADAM HUNT, PAWEL OSTASZEWSKI, AL ORTIZ, NELLEKE BAK, KATHRINE AND PATRICK TOBIN, GUY MADISON, GARY G HELLMANN, SAIMA AFZAL, ADRIAN JAEGGI, NICK GOLDEN, PAULO TOLENTINO, JOÃO BARBOSA, JULIAN PRICE, EDWARD HALL, HEDIN BRØNNER, DOUGLAS P. FRY, FRANCA BORTOLOTTI, GABRIEL PONS CORTÈS, URSULA LITZCKE, DENISE COOK, SCOTT, ZACHARY FISH, TIM DUFFY, TRADERINNYC, TODD SHACKELFORD, AND SUNNY SMITH! A SPECIAL THANKS TO MY PRODUCERS, YZAR WEHBE, JIM FRANK, ŁUKASZ STAFINIAK, IAN GILLIGAN, LUIS CAYETANO, TOM VANEGDOM, CURTIS DIXON, BENEDIKT MUELLER, VEGA GIDEY, THOMAS TRUMBLE, AND NUNO ELDER! AND TO MY EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS, MICHAL RUSIECKI, ROSEY, JAMES PRATT, MATTHEW LAVENDER, SERGIU CODREANU, AND BOGDAN KANIVETS!

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Justin Gregg, author of If Nietzsche Were a Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity. Justin Gregg is a Senior Research Associate with the Dolphin Communication Project and an Adjunct Professor at St. Francis Xavier University where he lectures on animal behavior and cognition. Originally from Vermont, Justin studied the echolocation abilities of wild dolphins in Japan and The Bahamas. He currently lives in rural Nova Scotia where he writes about science and contemplates the inner lives of the crows that live near his home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many of us humans like to think of ourselves as superior in intelligence to most other animals. But one Nova Scotian researcher and writer is not so sure. Justin Gregg talks about his new book “If Nietzsche Were A Narwhal: What Animal Intelligence Reveals About Human Stupidity.”

Magpies, though sometimes maligned, are fascinating birds that can recognize themselves in mirrors and have funerary practices. Learn more in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/magpie.htm See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wake & Bake America 1331 - The Dude & Scotty Are Hanging Out & Waking And Talking About 2021 Having A Lower Number Of Federal Offenders Being Charged With Marijuana Related Crimes, How The Pandemic Created A New Generation Of Stoners, What Would Happen If You Laced Your Sisters Wedding Cake With Weed, How Smart Are Animals Really & More On Todays Episode Of Wake & Bake America 5 Essential Grows Tips Mentioned in this video! https://www.dudegrows.com/buds/ Join the the Dude Grows Community! https://www.dudegrows.com/support We continue to bring the DGC quality cannabis grow knowledge, cannabis news, culture, and good laughs! Your support allows us to produce daily shows and keeps the team going. Soon to be our 8th year going strong! This wouldn't be possible without all the DGC support. THANKS! Click here for a link to our Patreon to show your support! https://www.patreon.com/Dudegrowsshow Don't forget to checkout the gear that we trust! AC Infinity Fans & Tents on Amazon: shorturl.at/btJQ1 Coupon Code 'dudegrows15' Check out our other videos! More "Grow Talk" episodes : https://bit.ly/3q21uNr "Wake and Bake America" : https://bit.ly/3n9az58 "Know Your Breeder" Series : https://bit.ly/3t8TV9U #THEDUDEGROWS #GROWTALK #INDOORGROW

Wake & Bake America 1331 - The Dude & Scotty Are Hanging Out & Waking And Talking About 2021 Having A Lower Number Of Federal Offenders Being Charged With Marijuana Related Crimes, How The Pandemic Created A New Generation Of Stoners, What Would Happen If You Laced Your Sisters Wedding Cake With Weed, How Smart Are Animals Really & More On Todays Episode Of Wake & Bake America 5 Essential Grows Tips Mentioned in this video! https://www.dudegrows.com/buds/ Join the the Dude Grows Community! https://www.dudegrows.com/support We continue to bring the DGC quality cannabis grow knowledge, cannabis news, culture, and good laughs! Your support allows us to produce daily shows and keeps the team going. Soon to be our 8th year going strong! This wouldn't be possible without all the DGC support. THANKS! Click here for a link to our Patreon to show your support! https://www.patreon.com/Dudegrowsshow Don't forget to checkout the gear that we trust! AC Infinity Fans & Tents on Amazon: shorturl.at/btJQ1 Coupon Code 'dudegrows15' Check out our other videos! More "Grow Talk" episodes : https://bit.ly/3q21uNr "Wake and Bake America" : https://bit.ly/3n9az58 "Know Your Breeder" Series : https://bit.ly/3t8TV9U #THEDUDEGROWS #GROWTALK #INDOORGROW

Episode: 2200 Jays who are smarter than you'd ever have thought.  Today, smart birds.

In this episode, The Sunday Punch Crew breaks down a date Adam went on, reviews non-alcoholic beverages, and talks about fighting, Microsoft Nuance, cryptocurrency, animal intelligence, and The Preakness/Belmont. Plus, we react to Lil Baby.