Episode 13: The effect of domestication on "intelligence"
Episode 13: The effect of domestication on "intelligence"Update: 2018-03-21
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Episode 13 of the Sympathetic People podcast. Tim and Joha discuss a study which investigated the problem-solving skills of wolves and dogs and concluded that wolves are better at independent problem-solving. Does this mean wolves are "smarter" than dogs? Joha thinks it might, but Tim isn't so convinced.
The discussion uses the study as a jumping off point for a broader discussion about domestication, intelligence and problem-solving and ultimately leads to some ruminations on the importance of having challenge and conflict in our lives. We find meaning and ultimately fulfillment by rising to challenges and triumphing over them. Are we too sheltered in the modern world? Is life too easy?
The recording includes some cameos by Tim's (exceptionally intelligent and smarter than any damn wolf) Australian Shepherd, Keneally, who knew we were talking about her and wanted to get involved in the action. Notable by their absence were wolves, who aren't interested in human conversation one bit (maybe they ARE smarter than dogs after all).
Enjoy!
The discussion uses the study as a jumping off point for a broader discussion about domestication, intelligence and problem-solving and ultimately leads to some ruminations on the importance of having challenge and conflict in our lives. We find meaning and ultimately fulfillment by rising to challenges and triumphing over them. Are we too sheltered in the modern world? Is life too easy?
The recording includes some cameos by Tim's (exceptionally intelligent and smarter than any damn wolf) Australian Shepherd, Keneally, who knew we were talking about her and wanted to get involved in the action. Notable by their absence were wolves, who aren't interested in human conversation one bit (maybe they ARE smarter than dogs after all).
Enjoy!
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