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Re:Empirical failures of the claim that autistic people lack... by kikokikokiko on Sunday February 04, 2024 @03:44PM (#39254253)
Chimpanzees engage in conspiracy and betrayal as a common feature in their societies. Domesticated animals may show humans what humans expect to see, that's all.
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Re:Empirical failures of the claim that autistic people lack... by Terr_ on Sunday February 04, 2024 @09:31PM (#39256641)
> Domesticated animals may show humans what humans expect to see, that's all.

On that note, It's been shown that in a lab--the location, not the breed--that dogs can use deception to get treats. (Not a surprise to most dog-owners.)

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