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EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 54 MIN

Science of animal brains

from Pomodoro Breaks · host Panigrahi Nirma

Can we ever truly know what an octopus thinks or a bee feels? Mike Dacey's Seven Challenges for the Science of Animal Minds dives into the mysterious black box of nonhuman thought. From human bias to the puzzle of consciousness, Dacey explores why studying alien-like minds is so difficult yet essential. This book bridges philosophy and science to reveal how we can finally understand the sophisticated mental lives of the creatures sharing our world.

Can we ever truly know what an octopus thinks or a bee feels? Mike Dacey's Seven Challenges for the Science of Animal Minds dives into the mysterious black box of nonhuman thought. From human bias to the puzzle of consciousness, Dacey explores why studying alien-like minds is so difficult yet essential. This book bridges philosophy and science to reveal how we can finally understand the sophisticated mental lives of the creatures sharing our world.

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