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The Origin of Animal Behavior Studies in Japan and the West
1:18:21 - 1:23:10 (04:49)
The Japanese language, specifically the word "Imo," may have predisposed Japanese researchers to think more about the link between humans and other primates, while animal behavior studies in the West originated from biology and the observation of horse behavior.
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The Japanese culture's predisposition towards thinking about continuities and discontinuities between humans and other primates gives them a unique perspective in animal behavior studies, as compared to the Western approach that originated from biology.
1:18:21 - 1:22:10 (03:49)
Summary
The Japanese culture's predisposition towards thinking about continuities and discontinuities between humans and other primates gives them a unique perspective in animal behavior studies, as compared to the Western approach that originated from biology. This has led to the convergence of two different approaches to study a broadly similar area.
ChapterThe Origin of Animal Behavior Studies in Japan and the West
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This podcast discusses the story of Imo, a monkey in an island who learned to wash sweet potatoes, becoming a well-known example of innovation and diffusion of innovation through social networks.
1:22:10 - 1:23:10 (00:59)
Summary
This podcast discusses the story of Imo, a monkey in an island who learned to wash sweet potatoes, becoming a well-known example of innovation and diffusion of innovation through social networks.