Explore the fascinating realm of animal consciousness in this 52-minute lecture by David Peña-Guzmán. Delve into behavioral and neuroscientific research on animal sleep, examining philosophical theories of dreaming across species. Discover compelling evidence for animals as conscious beings, from zebra finches to chimpanzees, and investigate the implications for animal cognition, ethics, and rights. Learn about owneric behaviors, mental replay, and the three types of consciousness, while considering the profound questions raised by this emerging field of study. Gain insights from Peña-Guzmán's book "When Animals Dream: The Hidden World of Animal Consciousness" and explore new frontiers in understanding non-human cognition and emotional experiences.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
The title of the presentation
The nature of dreams
Voltaires Paradox
The Animal Composite
When Animals Dream
Book Structure
Contemporary Science
Owneric Behaviors
Zebrafish
Chimpanzees
Washoe
Other examples
Mental replay
Zebra finches
Rats
Animal memory
Imagination
Desire
Temporal Language
Science to Philosophy
Three types of Consciousness
New Frontiers
Taught by
The Royal Institution
