kingofwale on 03 March 2008
| Final-Fan said: Full article is at http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/03/animal-minds/virginia-morell-text Many of us know that other primates such as chimpanzees are intelligent and skilled toolmakers, and dolphins are famous for being smart as well, but this article discusses surprising levels of intelligence in creatures as varied as birds, sheep, and octopi. One choice quote: "Certain skills are considered key signs of higher mental abilities: good memory, a grasp of grammar and symbols, self-awareness, understanding others' motives, imitating others, and being creative." I can think of a few members (and several ex-members) who seemed to demonstrate only two or three of these. |
Let's just say... We don't have to worry about them taking over anytime soon. ;)
Those were impressive skills, but a 2 yr old can do just the same. *shrugs*
Soriku (Feb 10/08): In 5 years the PS3/360 will be dead.
KH3 bet: "If KH3 comes to Wii exclusive, I will take a 1 month of sig/avatar by otheres open a thread apologize and praise you guys' brilliance." http://vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?start=50&id=18379
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