2006-12-26

Metacognition: Known Unknowns

According to a recent article in New Scientist, dolphins and some primates seem to have the ability to know when they know something, and know when they don't know something, which may put them even closer to our level of mind than we previously thought. Some scientists now say it's clear that animals can think without using language.

Thanks to BG for the link.

The New Scientist article is here, but can only be read by New Scientist subscribers.


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// posted by ustaath @ 12/26/2006 01:06:00 PM
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