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The remarkable intelligence of apes in learning language
1:03:01 - 1:05:44 (02:43)
The utilization of lexicon boards, a trifold board filled with symbols, has allowed apes to successfully communicate with humans in experiments regarding language comprehension. Kanzi, the most intelligent subject in these experiments, even wrote the book adaptation for Pay It Forward.
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The Rumbaughs, unable to teach Bonobos sign language, created a lexicon board with a trifold board of small symbols representing about 200 words and taught their Bonobos how to communicate by selecting these symbols.
1:03:01 - 1:04:28 (01:26)
Summary
The Rumbaughs, unable to teach Bonobos sign language, created a lexicon board with a trifold board of small symbols representing about 200 words and taught their Bonobos how to communicate by selecting these symbols.
ChapterThe remarkable intelligence of apes in learning language
EpisodeSYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Kanzi, an ape who was not purposely taught, but rather exposed to the learning process while researchers attempted to teach another ape, became widely regarded as one of the most intelligent apes in the language experimentation field.
1:04:28 - 1:05:16 (00:47)
Summary
Kanzi, an ape who was not purposely taught, but rather exposed to the learning process while researchers attempted to teach another ape, became widely regarded as one of the most intelligent apes in the language experimentation field.
ChapterThe remarkable intelligence of apes in learning language
EpisodeSYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss various movie references and how conversations can easily get sidetracked.
1:05:16 - 1:05:44 (00:28)
Summary
The hosts discuss various movie references and how conversations can easily get sidetracked.