Kim Seo Young (2024020700) extra blogs

 Watched video : Alternative Intelligence: The Other A.I. (Isaac Arthur)

Linked : https://youtu.be/ZIGaYw1dUfM?si=7JS4mpqUtGCtrdsm


1) What was surprising or interesting in the video? 


An interesting point is the attempt to compare animal intelligence with humans using the EQ index. This index evaluates the intelligence and complex behaviors of different species by considering brain size relative to body size. By comparing this to the high EQ in humans, it helps to understand which animals possess particularly high cognitive abilities.


Additionally, the concept of EQ plays an important role in evolutionary biology and comparative neuroscience. It allows the analysis of brain evolution and cognitive development across various species. For example, by comparing how different species with similar brain sizes exhibit different cognitive abilities, we can gain a deeper understanding of animal behavior patterns and social structures.


A fascinating aspect is how animals can surpass humans in certain sensory systems. For instance, chickens use specific sounds to communicate danger or indicate food, functioning similarly to the concept of human language. This shows how adept animals are at developing survival strategies and performing complex social interactions through their sensory systems.


Furthermore, examples of animals excelling in scientific and geometrical problem-solving are intriguing. Some vertebrates can navigate complex mazes or solve problems through abstract thinking. This highlights aspects of animal intelligence that go beyond our existing expectations.


These characteristics can play a significant role in space development and the study of extraterrestrial life. By understanding the cognitive abilities of animals, we can learn how to collaborate and solve problems, considering this as a crucial element in space exploration.


2) What is the main topic of the video, and what do you think about it 


A major theme was the importance of challenging the anthropocentric perspective and newly recognizing the cognitive abilities and significance of animals in their lives. I find research and stories about animal intelligence and cognitive abilities extremely fascinating. Through scientific research and field observations, we can overcome the anthropocentric view we have held and better understand the intrinsic abilities and characteristics of animals. Research on animal intelligence and cognitive abilities plays a crucial role in helping us understand and respect animals. For instance, elephants have the ability to recognize and comprehend the significance of their family members or other elephants' remains, demonstrating abstract thinking. Additionally, gorillas show the ability to solve problems using simple tools.


Such research helps us overcome the anthropocentric perspective we have traditionally held. We often tend to understand animals based on our own abilities, but in reality, animals possess cognitive abilities that are much more diverse and rich than we imagine.


This research allows us to better understand the essence of animals and plays a significant role in fields such as animal welfare, conservation, and ecosystem preservation. It also helps us understand how animals impact our lives and ecosystems. Therefore, research on animal intelligence and cognitive abilities is a very meaningful field.


3) How does the topic of this video tie to what we have been discussing in class?"


Animal intelligence and social structures offer fascinating points of comparison with human social structures. For instance, animals' ability to communicate and solve complex problems through sensory systems plays a crucial role in their social interactions. These traits can provide significant inspiration for cooperation and communication in human society.


Firstly, the behavior of chickens warning of danger or indicating the location of food through specific sounds highlights the importance of cooperation and communication in animal societies. Animals explore mazes for their survival and reproduction, and these social interactions are similar to cooperation in human society.


Moreover, the abstract thinking animals use to solve scientific problems is closely related to their social structures. For example, some animals demonstrate complex problem-solving abilities to efficiently utilize resources and strengthen their positions within their social groups.



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