Google: Rats Experience Feelings of Regret, for research discovering that when a rat realizes it made a mistake, its body and brain show signs of regret (1). This finding is yet another nail in the coffin of human ‘exceptionalism’. Sure, we are different from rats, but so are butterflies and cats. Research like this truly […]
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Don’t trust anyone under 60
The Science News’ article, “Don’t trust any elephant under 60”, is about factors elephants consider when choosing a leader. I find their criterion applies to all animals including people. Our choices for what to look for in a leader runs the gamut, as this excerpt from the Science News’ article puts it: Our choices for […]
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