Rethinking Thinking - How Intelligent Are Other Animals

Explore the fascinating world of animal intelligence in this 1 hour 34 minute World Science Festival panel discussion. Delve into groundbreaking research that challenges the notion of human-exclusive intelligence, uncovering remarkable cognitive abilities in diverse species such as chimps, dolphins, crows, parrots, and octopuses. Examine the concept of swarm intelligence in bees, termites, and ants. Join leading scientists as they investigate the nature of intelligence, its distribution across species, and humanity's place in the cognitive spectrum. Moderated by Faith Salie, featuring experts Simon Garnier, Suzana Herculano-Houzel, Frank Grasso, and Denise Herzing, this thought-provoking discussion covers topics including dolphin communication, octopus problem-solving skills, and the evolutionary roots of intelligence.