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Intelligence: Earth and Beyond with David Liittschwager - The Cosmic Companion 12 April 2022
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Intelligence: Earth and Beyond with David Liittschwager - The Cosmic Companion 12 April 2022

What is intelligence? How do we see it in other animals? And how might we recognize it on other worlds? Examining the nature of intelligence and the intelligence of nature with National Geographic’s David Liittschwager

Humans often like to think we are an intelligent species. And, perhaps, that may hold a kernel of truth. We did befriend cats, so…

Speaking of which (because, why not?) intelligence is not, in any way, limited to only our own species. In order to understand intelligence, we must recognize the trait among other species. And we must also discuss what it means for a species to be intelligent.

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