Re:Animals are no less emotional than we are
by TheSpiceIsLife on Friday March 08, 2019 @06:12PM
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> It is an emotional reaction, like rage at a perceived slight, and does not require thought.
Of course, we can't know this.
It seems reasonable to speculate that other animals don't subvocalise in human languages,[1] though that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't capable of thought.[2]
1. It also seems reasonable to me to believe that dogs (some dogs?) might be capable of understanding some human language beyond simple commands. I typically have more luck with my two 2yo Border Collie cross if I explain to them why we're doing a new thing. More research is needed. Please deposit funds in my offshore bank account.
2. We could debate what is meant by thought, I believe that would be a distraction
Of course, we can't know this.
It seems reasonable to speculate that other animals don't subvocalise in human languages,[1] though that doesn't necessarily mean they aren't capable of thought.[2]
1. It also seems reasonable to me to believe that dogs (some dogs?) might be capable of understanding some human language beyond simple commands. I typically have more luck with my two 2yo Border Collie cross if I explain to them why we're doing a new thing. More research is needed. Please deposit funds in my offshore bank account.
2. We could debate what is meant by thought, I believe that would be a distraction