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EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 52 MIN

Apes Smarter Than We Thought, Imagination Explained & Why Confidence Might Be Fake

from The ProBoh Show · host Rob Grams

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how bonobos enjoy pretend tea parties while chimpanzees demonstrate surprisingly rational thinking — raising new questions about just how similar apes are to humans. Then we talked about a new theory on how imagination really works in the brain, and why it might completely change what we thought we knew. Today’s unpopular opinion was: confidence is often just the absence of self-awareness. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something that requires a lot of confidence. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day’s news highlights, test yourself with our games, and jump into the conversation live. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian — where you’ll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

In the first part of today’s show, we looked at how bonobos enjoy pretend tea parties while chimpanzees demonstrate surprisingly rational thinking — raising new questions about just how similar apes are to humans. Then we talked about a new theory on how imagination really works in the brain, and why it might completely change what we thought we knew. Today’s unpopular opinion was: confidence is often just the absence of self-awareness. In the second half of the show, we asked 100 humans: name something that requires a lot of confidence. The ProBoh Show is a variety show in English, hosted by Rob Grams. Listen to the day’s news highlights, test yourself with our games, and jump into the conversation live. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ProfessionalBohemian — where you’ll find VODs of live episodes, blogs, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes content. Watch the show live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/professionalbohemian Participate in the polls on Instagram (@professionalbohemian) or Twitter (@proboh)

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