🧠The Mirror in the Jungle: What Great Apes Teach Us About Being Human
: To have a sense of humor or to successfully trick someone, you need a "theory of mind"—the understanding that others have different thoughts than you do. Apes regularly practice tactical deception, like pretending they didn't see a hidden pile of fruit so other apes won't steal it. 🪞 3. Self-Awareness: The Mark of Intelligence
Recognizing the deep emotional and cognitive depth of great apes comes with a heavy responsibility. Today, almost all great ape species—including orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees—are either threatened or critically endangered.
If you think humans hold the monopoly on complex feelings, the great apes are here to prove you wrong. They experience a range of emotions that perfectly mirror our own:
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🧠The Mirror in the Jungle: What Great Apes Teach Us About Being Human
: To have a sense of humor or to successfully trick someone, you need a "theory of mind"—the understanding that others have different thoughts than you do. Apes regularly practice tactical deception, like pretending they didn't see a hidden pile of fruit so other apes won't steal it. 🪞 3. Self-Awareness: The Mark of Intelligence 🧠The Mirror in the Jungle: What Great
Recognizing the deep emotional and cognitive depth of great apes comes with a heavy responsibility. Today, almost all great ape species—including orangutans, gorillas, and chimpanzees—are either threatened or critically endangered. They experience a range of emotions that perfectly
If you think humans hold the monopoly on complex feelings, the great apes are here to prove you wrong. They experience a range of emotions that perfectly mirror our own: almost all great ape species—including orangutans
