Philosophy · 19 min
Other Minds
By Peter Godfrey-Smith
This episode explores how the alien intelligence of octopuses forces us to rethink what a 'mind' can be, right here on Earth.
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Philosophy
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19 min
What it is about
Animal Intelligence, Consciousness, Evolutionary Biology
Who it is for
If you've ever felt that our human-centric view of intelligence is too narrow, this will expand your understanding of what a mind can truly be, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Peter Godfrey-Smith, a philosopher of science and an avid diver, brings a unique perspective to understanding octopus intelligence, combining rigorous scientific inquiry with direct, intimate observation of these creatures in their natural habitat.
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