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The Dolphin Question
Now that there are some more people on here I think the hour has dawned to unleash the DQ: the Dolphin Question.... posted 1y ago with 22 replies received

The Dolphin Question received

This is valid and seems likely, with the only issue being that dolphins live in such a remote location relative to humans and communicate in such a unique way.... 1y ago received

This is valid and se received

Very interesting point and I completely agree, which is also why I would expect dolphins to be able to produce civilization more than the octopus, which is also incredibly intelligent but antisocial. Ants and bees already display such complex behaviors tha... 1y ago received

Very interesting poi received

Yes well this is kind of my whole point with this post. Is it the biological IQ or is it the social organization that makes “intelligent civilization?” I presume it is both and they play on each other. But if we can achieve success with humans, I think... 1y ago received

Yes well this is kin received

For what it's worth, dolphins transmit culture and tool use across generations.... 1y ago received

For what it's worth, received