the octopus and the evolution of intelligent life

After all, as he concludes, ‘When you dive into the sea, you are diving into the origin of us all.’” #libreriarecommends #libtryptich #guardianreviews #cephalopodsareprobablylordsofusall #deepbluesea Libreria In the process, he proves that, like all aliens, these strange, beautiful creatures are more like us than our hubris allows. Returning again and again to his many-armed friends in their Octopolis off the Australian shore, Godfrey-Smith evokes a cephalopod utopia.

Other Minds: The Octopus and the Evolution of Intelligent Life: Peter Godfrey-SmithĮurope/Paris Other Minds: The Octopus and the Evolution of Intelligent Life: Peter Godfrey-Smith After all, as he concludes, ‘When you dive into the sea, you are diving into the origin of us all They play they recognise individuals (both human and octopus) and, like us, they exhibit qualities of caution and recklessness as they intuit the world. Octopuses will manipulate half-coconut shells in ways that suggest they are investigating the shapes as much as using them. Consciousness is required to perform novel acts – beyond routine or instinct. It is this that makes him ask what it feels like to be an octopus. An experienced scuba diver, his empathy is a product of personal observation, mostly in the Pacific Ocean close to Sydney, where he teaches. Godfrey-Smith’s detailed examination finally gives these fantastic creatures the attention they deserve.Īcclaimed biographer and aqua enthusiast Philip Hoare reviews ‘Other Minds’ for the Guardian:“Godfrey-Smith’s interest in octopuses goes beyond the academic.

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The octopus and the evolution of intelligent life