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Second Livestream with Julia Hanna and Guest Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh

      On April 13, 2018 in the interview by Aya Katz and Julia Hanna with Dr Sue Savage-Rumbaugh the following topics were discussed:   * chimpanzees Sherman and Austin and a contrast with Lana. * the meaning of … Continue reading

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Livestream with Julia Hanna and Guest Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh

Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh is a world renowned ape language researcher. She is known for her work with chimpanzees Sherman and Austin and bonobos Kanzi and Panbanisha. But the current state of scientific politics is of concern to her and to us. Continue reading

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What We Can Learn From Project Nim

Apparently there is a new movie out about Project Nim. The story of Nim Chimpsky is one worth considering, and many think of it primarily as a cautionary tale. Here are a few things that I learned not to do … Continue reading

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