Great Apes May Have Shown Proof Of A 'Theory of Mind', Once Thought Uniquely Human - Gent Side

The ability to apprehend abstract thought, to dream and imagine, has long been considered the sole domain of Homo sapiens, but many recent studies show the theory of mind is applicable to other animals. With a simple video presenting an elaborate plot, scientists put some chimps through their paces with astonishing results. "Pfft, well duh. They're apes," as some may scoff at David Stein's piece but what about someone much less human? It's come to Carly Cassella's attention that Octopuses Not Only Feel Pain Physically, But Emotionally Too, according to a new study. While octopuses have three hearts, such an advantage potentially makes the concept of heartbreak far more devastating for our cephalopod friends. One thing they have that humans lack is how Octopuses Have a Secret Sense to Keep Their 8 Arms Out of Trouble. Their knack is far weirder than mere proprioception and Richard Sima lays out the evidence and some footage showing the high strangeness in action. (CS)

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