A group of prominent biologists and philosophers announced a new consensus: There’s “a realistic possibility” that insects, octopuses, crustaceans, fish and other overlooked animals experience consciousness.
  • exocrinous@startrek.websiteEnglish
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    5 months ago

    Why do we need machines? Can’t we just give her some food? “Hey momma octopus, have a Snicker’s. You’re not you when you’re hungry.”

    Worth keeping in mind, though, teaching is a skill. I know lots of brilliant people who can’t teach worth a damn. And humans are biologically hardwired for teaching. Imagine how hard teaching has got to be for an octopus.