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Opinion, As humans, we are not objective when investigating the capabilities of other species, especially regarding mental faculties. There is a tendency to view ourselves in a superior position. But the question remains: Is this due to our innate egocentric view, or is it an actual reality? I once had a casual conversation with fellow neuroscientists regarding species differences in intelligence. My colleagues held the common view that humans possess intelligence superior to any species known to us thus far. On the surface, most people would not question this. However, how do we objectively compare this ability between species? One… Read more →