This podcast delves into the journeys of ape language researchers like Penny Patterson and explores their tools, books and experiences that helped shape their work to understand the science of ape language. The controversy surrounding Herb Terrace's findings is discussed and how researchers like Patterson still believe that apes can use language.
Jay Shetty interviews guests to learn about their journeys and the tools they used to make a difference in their lives, so they can inspire others to make a difference as well. Jay emphasizes the importance of taking time for self-care and kindness towards oneself.
Despite skepticism from some researchers, others, including ape language researcher Penny Patterson, believe that apes can use language and that we just haven't figured out how to demonstrate it yet. Scientists in the field have had to jump through increasingly narrow hoops to prove their work is valid.
Sue Savage Rumbaugh and her husband, Duane, tried to avoid accusations of prompting in their animal language studies by using an innovative technique.