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The Validity of Ape Language Research
50:52 - 55:30 (04:37)
The speaker believes that the apes used in language research may not truly understand what they are communicating and that researchers may also be inadvertently influencing the results.
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This episode tells the story of Nim Chimpsky, a chimpanzee who was raised as a human child and taught sign language in an experiment conducted in the 1970s.
50:52 - 52:34 (01:41)
Summary
This episode tells the story of Nim Chimpsky, a chimpanzee who was raised as a human child and taught sign language in an experiment conducted in the 1970s. The experiment ultimately ended in tragedy, and raised important questions about animal communication and ethics.
ChapterThe Validity of Ape Language Research
EpisodeSYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The validity of ape language research is called into question as researchers may be inadvertently guiding the apes to produce the desired results.
52:34 - 54:46 (02:12)
Summary
The validity of ape language research is called into question as researchers may be inadvertently guiding the apes to produce the desired results. There is doubt as to whether the apes truly understand the meaning of the signs they are using.
ChapterThe Validity of Ape Language Research
EpisodeSYSK Live: Koko, the Gorilla Who Talked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Chuck and Josh talk about the unique words and phrases that are used in San Francisco and why some people may have a strong aversion to them.
54:46 - 55:30 (00:43)
Summary
Chuck and Josh talk about the unique words and phrases that are used in San Francisco and why some people may have a strong aversion to them.