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Thousands of species of animals probably have consciousness (www.economist.com)

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[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 13 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

Haha, this is the most Western, Neoliberal headline ever, which also is extra funny that it comes from The Economist. Anyone that's had a relationship with an animal knows this. Seems intuitive with things like Buddhism. But, it's a cool read for the science.

[–] greensky@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Anyone that's had a relationship with an animal knows this

Exactly. They talk about it like it's a groundbreaking new discovery.

[–] Miqo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Anyone that's had a relationship with an animal knows this.

Only losely related, but I believe your anecdotal evidence lines up with my own as well. I adopted 2 cats last year and find myself more seriously considering veganism lately. Sure, I anthropomorphize a lot of their actions and behaviors, but I'm learning there's a lot more to animals than I previously thought.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They are family and more like us than we give them credit for even if we communicate in different ways. Pets are so rewarding if you give them the autonomy to be themselves.

[–] raunz@mander.xyz 0 points 1 year ago

But, it’s a cool read for the science.

If it wasn't for the paywall. 🤷

Also "probably".