These connections challenge conventional beliefs about animal consciousness from "summary" of The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
The connections I've made with octopuses have caused me to question long-held assumptions about what goes on in their minds. It's difficult to deny their consciousness when you've looked into an octopus's eyes and felt a connection that transcends mere observation. These animals are not just automatons, reacting instinctively to their environment. They exhibit behaviors that suggest a level of cognition and awareness that challenges our preconceived notions of animal intelligence. Through my interactions with octopuses, I've witnessed their ability to problem solve, remember past events, and even display signs of curiosity and playfulness. These are all markers of higher cognitive function that we typically associate with more advanced animals like mammals. Yet here we have an invertebrate, an animal so different from us in many ways, demonstrating a capacity for thought and emotion that forces us to reconsider our beliefs about the nature of consciousness. By forming relationships with octopuses, I've come to see t...
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