I was listening to a lecture given by a primate expert and he said that when Chimps are developing, a chemical is released that stops the brain from developing further and that theoretically, if we somehow stopped the release of that chemical, a chimp could be born with human intelligence. Obviously there would be huge ethical problems with an experiment like this, but would you guess the gov might have done it?
@christo930 Could you possibly pass along the name of this "primate expert"? I would wish to get a better understanding of this "theoretical" perspective as I have worked in neurogenetics and the biological aspects of psychology, particularly developmental, and know of no particular chemical within the brain with such implications...
@PhD4NonhumanPrimates I initially found a short clip from fora tv or journeymanpictures (but I'm pretty sure it was foratv)on youtube and then the full lecture was on their website. I am sorry, I don't recall the guy's name.
Thank you so much for posting this, and the other video of Washoe and friends! I read Dr. Fouts' book "Next of Kin" several years ago, and it has become a "close companion" book that I love to take everywhere with me. I have been intrigued with Project Washoe for years now, and am so happy to finally see some video footage of her signing. I was deeply saddened by the news of her passing. The whole concept of Project Washoe fascinates me, and I am thrilled to finally see her signing in action!
@Navlek79 That is essentially correct. Apes (like us) have hands with finger nails and a great ability to move each finger independently. Monkeys have claws on the ends of their fingers (like dogs), and have difficulty moving their fingers independently. Because of this, sign languages such as ASL (ameslan) cannot be "trained" in monkeys and other animals, but through simple gestures and body language they can still express a great deal.
@PhD4NonhumanPrimates yes i've seen this horse trainer on tv back in the 80's, he doesn't beat up his horses when he breaks the horse so riders can mount them, he uses horse gestures, and all the horses love him, the horses lick his face, it's like a horse kiss i reckon. but i haven't seen horse gesture studies yet
Amazing!
Hotcheese97 3 weeks ago
i like when the chimp falls over at 3:45
adonalmao 1 month ago
Good me!
lisacs83 4 months ago
Beatrice Gardner did some exceptional work with her husband Allen. I think history has more than vindicated their work with Washoe.
MegaAstrodude 6 months ago
I was listening to a lecture given by a primate expert and he said that when Chimps are developing, a chemical is released that stops the brain from developing further and that theoretically, if we somehow stopped the release of that chemical, a chimp could be born with human intelligence. Obviously there would be huge ethical problems with an experiment like this, but would you guess the gov might have done it?
christo930 8 months ago
@christo930 Could you possibly pass along the name of this "primate expert"? I would wish to get a better understanding of this "theoretical" perspective as I have worked in neurogenetics and the biological aspects of psychology, particularly developmental, and know of no particular chemical within the brain with such implications...
PhD4NonhumanPrimates 7 months ago
@PhD4NonhumanPrimates I initially found a short clip from fora tv or journeymanpictures (but I'm pretty sure it was foratv)on youtube and then the full lecture was on their website. I am sorry, I don't recall the guy's name.
christo930 7 months ago
Thank you so much for posting this, and the other video of Washoe and friends! I read Dr. Fouts' book "Next of Kin" several years ago, and it has become a "close companion" book that I love to take everywhere with me. I have been intrigued with Project Washoe for years now, and am so happy to finally see some video footage of her signing. I was deeply saddened by the news of her passing. The whole concept of Project Washoe fascinates me, and I am thrilled to finally see her signing in action!
PumaPardus 1 year ago
You ought to read Next of Kin, it's an important extension.
SuperMusicAngel 1 year ago
ameslan will only work with hands, not paws right?
Navlek79 1 year ago
@Navlek79 That is essentially correct. Apes (like us) have hands with finger nails and a great ability to move each finger independently. Monkeys have claws on the ends of their fingers (like dogs), and have difficulty moving their fingers independently. Because of this, sign languages such as ASL (ameslan) cannot be "trained" in monkeys and other animals, but through simple gestures and body language they can still express a great deal.
PhD4NonhumanPrimates 1 year ago
@PhD4NonhumanPrimates yes i've seen this horse trainer on tv back in the 80's, he doesn't beat up his horses when he breaks the horse so riders can mount them, he uses horse gestures, and all the horses love him, the horses lick his face, it's like a horse kiss i reckon. but i haven't seen horse gesture studies yet
Navlek79 1 year ago
@PhD4NonhumanPrimates i'm also watching koko and michael the gorilla. koko is also doing ameslan right?
Navlek79 1 year ago
@Navlek79 Yes ... gorillas have somewhat smaller thumbs compared to chimpanzees so they alter the signs a little, but it is essentially the same.
PhD4NonhumanPrimates 1 year ago
Interesting how much a chimpanze can learn.
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Bidone1967 2 years ago