Episode 26: Part 2 News Updates & The Biological & Consciousness Revolutions Unite

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A rumble in the scientific world: Are animals experiencing consciousness more deeply than we imagined?

This episode delves into recent research that's shaking up our understanding of the animal kingdom. We'll explore fascinating examples like bees exhibiting behaviors that resemble play, octopuses demonstrating a clear aversion to pain, and even crabs displaying the ability to learn from past experiences and adjust their risk-taking accordingly. These findings are prompting scientists to reconsider the very definition of consciousness and advocate for a more nuanced approach to animal welfare. Researchers are increasingly suggesting that a wider range of creatures, beyond just primates and mammals, may possess a rich inner world that we've only begun to glimpse.

The episode will discuss the implications of these discoveries, including how they might influence our interactions with animals and the ethics of scientific research that involves them.
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