Dolphins have a language that helps them solve problems together
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https://www.newscientist.com/article/2084557-dolphins-have-a-language-that-helps-them-solve-problems-together>
"Bottlenose dolphins have been observed chattering while cooperating to
solve a tricky puzzle – a feat that suggests they have a type of
vocalisation dedicated to cooperating on problem solving."
Further advances in dolphin research! Via glyn moody.
A Conversation With Whales
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http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/04/16/opinion/sunday/conversation-with-whales.html>
"Sperm whales’ brains are the largest ever known, around six times the
size of humans’. They have an oversize neocortex and a profusion of
highly developed neurons called spindle cells that, in humans, govern
things like emotional suffering, compassion and speech."
Whale communication research. (Incidentally Brin's SF novels featuring
whales and dolphins are well worth reading.) Via David Brin.
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
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http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
